Anasazi Bean Anasazi Bean
Plant: After last frost

Phaseolus vulgaris

25 seeds/pack | 90-100 days | Heirloom

This beautiful maroon and white speckled bean is alledged to have been discovered in an Anasazi cave sealed in a clay pot by an anthropologist over 70 years ago. With a pole habit, it is well loved for its rich flavor and creamy texture. Great choice for soups, stews and refried beans. Allow bean pod to dry on plant before harvesting or steam green pods for fresh eating. . 


$3.25
Blue Grey Speckled Tepary Bean Blue Grey Speckled Tepary Bean
Plant: After last frost

Phaseolus acutifolius v

25 seeds/pack  | 80 days |  Heirloom

We have been growing tepary beans for many years and this new variety has come with high recommendations from several sources. The dry beans are a tapestry of tan/grey with blue speckles. We direct seed them three rows to a bed with seeds planted closely together. Soon they form a dense thicket of bean plants. No need to trellis. Allow the pods to dry on the plants and then using clippers cut the entire plants onto sheets. Roll your sheet up like a taco and do the bean stomp to free the seeds (See photo). Further winnowing with a fan will remove the chaff. These are very drought tolerant beans from the southwest that have a rich nutty flavor.

 

$3.25
Holstein Bush Bean Holstein Bush Bean
Plant: After last frost
Phaseolus vulgaris
25 seeds/pack  I  90 days dry  I  Heirloom
Expect an abundant yield from this unique variety of dry bean. Each pod yields 4-6 fat white- and maroon-speckled beans. To harvest, collect dry pods from bushes and thresh. When cooked they will double in size and are exceptionally tender. Eat young pods fresh as snap beans. BCMV resistance
$3.25
Missouri Bill's Pole Bean Missouri Bill's Pole Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris

30 seeds/pack  |  65 days  |  Heirloom

Hearty soup bean with a crisp pod also suitable for fresh eating. Medium vining pole prefers trellis but will also climb plants nearby such as corn and sunflowers. Expect a heavy yield; time and time again we are stunned by their productivity. We think this bean is a 'must-plant' for those attempting to grow their own protein. This local Heirloom has been cultivated and saved in Northern CA on the Epperson Family Farm. While the original name has been lost, they now call it Missouri Bill’s Bean because Bill from Missouri gave it to them nearly 40 years ago! Compare to pinto.

$3.25
Nodak Pinto Bean Nodak Pinto Bean
Plant: After last frost

Phaseolus vulgaris

25 seeds/pack | 90 days

This pinto bean was developed in North Dakota for short seasons and is known to be a productive bearer of exceptionally tasty dry beans that mature 1-2 weeks earlier than other pintos. The green pods can be eaten young or left to mature and harvest when the pods are dry. The bushy plants will produce runners but generally do not need a trellis. 

 

$3.25
Speckled Bayo Bean Speckled Bayo Bean
Plant: After last frost
Phaseolus vulgaris
25 seeds/pack  I  65 days fresh, 100 days dry  I  Heirloom
This heirloom bush bean was historically grown in our hometown of Manton, CA and is well known for it’s delicious eating qualities. The dry beans are speckled maroon and white and cook up with amazing flavor and texture. The young immature pods can also be eaten as fresh snap beans.
$3.25
UC Tiger's Eye Bean UC Tiger's Eye Bean
Plant: After last frost
Phaseolus vulgaris
25 seeds/pack  I  90 days dry  I  Heirloom
With South American origins, this strain of the heirloom Tiger’s Eye bean has had resistance to the bean common mosaic virus, BCMV, bred into it by a team at UC Davis. Redubbed UC Tiger’s Eye, this bean yields up to 28% more than the original and is every bit as good in soups, stews and chilis. The fresh green pods can be enjoyed as a snap bean when young.
$3.25