Bush Bean Seeds
Bush beans are a staple of the summer garden. They also help to improve the soil where they are grown by adding nitrogen. Easy to grow.
Sowing Bush Bean Seeds
Sow bean seeds outdoors 2 weeks after the last frost date, 1” deep and 3” apart in rows spaced 2-3' apart. Full sun.
Bean 'Calima' (55 days, snap bean)
40 seeds $3.00 coming in fall
Calima
is a high quality French fillet bean with narrow, round pods. The tender beans have a very sweet flavor. Pick the beans when they are 7-8" long and no thicker than a pencil. Super productive. A good choice for canning and freezing.
Open-pollinated.
Bean 'Royal Burgundy' (55 days, snap bean)
40 seeds $3.00
Royal Burgundy is a 6" long, purple-podded snap bean. The color makes it easy to find and harvest in the garden. The beans turn deep green when cooked. It's an excellent choice for fresh eating, canning or freezing. Easy to grow.
Open-pollinated.
Bean 'Buerre de Rocquencourt' (55 days, wax bean, snap bean)
40 seeds $3.00 coming in fall
Buerre de Rocquencourt is a delicious wax bean named for the farming town of Rocquencourt in France. This heirloom bean is bright yellow with black seeds. Pick beans when small for best flavor. Easy to see on the bush. Very productive.
French heirloom.
Bean 'Dragon Tongue' (50-70 days, snap or shell bean)
40 seeds $3.00
Dragon Tongue has 7" flat pods that turn yellow with purple streaks. This stringless wax bean has a tender texture and delicious flavor for gourmet chefs. Beautiful, striped seeds.
Dutch heirloom.
Bean 'Tiger's Eye' (85 days, shell or dry bean)
40 seeds $3.00
Tiger's Eye bean is a rare heirloom with a rich flavor and creamy texture. It makes wonderful baked beans or refried beans. It can used shelled or dry. This beautiful bean originated in Chile or Argentina.
South American heirloom.
Bean 'Italian Cranberry' (90 days, shell or dry bean)
40 seeds $3.00
Italian Cranberry is a large, tan bean with maroon stripes and speckles. This thin-skinned bean has a nutty flavor and creamy texture. Great for soups, salads and pasta dishes. Use shelled or dry. Also known as Borlotti bean.
Italian heirloom.
Bean 'Yellow Eye' (85 days, dry bean)
40 seeds $3.00
Yellow Eye bean is a traditional favorite for making New England baked beans. The flavor is rich and savory. This versatile bean is good for soups, salads and side dishes. Native Americans used it to make hulled corn soup.
Native American heirloom.
Bean 'Arikara Yellow' (85 days, snap or dry bean)
40 seeds $3.00
Arikara Yellow bean originally came from the Arikara tribe of North Dakota and was introduced in 1914 by Oscar Will. It has a yellow-tan color with a brown eye. Delicious for baked beans. The plants are productive and drought tolerant.
Native American heirloom, Arikara tribe.
Bean 'Sulfur' (85 days, dry bean)
40 seeds $3.00
Sulfur bean is a rare heirloom with a pale, sulphur-yellow color. It is finicky to grow and low-yielding, but it is highly prized for its creamy, delicate flavor. Cooks quickly. Season with fresh herbs.
Heirloom.
Bean 'Marfax' (85 days, dry bean)
40 seeds $3.00
Marfax is a small, golden-brown bean that has a rich, nutty flavor with a hint of molasses. It is highly prized in Maine for making delicious baked beans. It is also good for stews. Adapted to cool climates.
New England heirloom.
Bean 'Vermont Cranberry' (60-85 days, shell or dry bean)
40 seeds $3.00
Vermont Cranberry is a beautiful, red-mottled bean that can be shelled or dried. The sweet and earthy flavor makes it good for many different dishes. It is a reliable grower that is adapted to cool climates.
New England heirloom, 1700's.