Black Coco Bean Black Coco Bean
Plant: After last frost

Phaseolus vulgaris

25 seeds/pack | 50 days | Heirloom

Black Coco beans are most popular used as black beans for soups and stews. The young pods can be eaten green and later, as they mature, as a shell bean. They are vigorous producers on compact bush plants. French heirloom bean with likely origins in Central America.

$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
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