Details
This 300-year-old New England heirloom is probably the most beautiful of all dried beans, whether used as a fresh shell bean at 65 days or dried at 85 days. Vigorous, semi-bush, upright plants are loaded with brightly colored, red-splashed, 6-in. pods filled with sweet, oval, succulent, red and pink-streaked beans. Unmatched for reliability, quality and hardiness. Versatile in soups, when baked and in a variety of other recipes.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
Botanical Name | Phaseolus vulgaris |
---|---|
Life Cycle | Annual |
Min. Time to Germinate | 7 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 14 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | 1 in. |
When to Sow | Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
Growing Height | 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) |
Plant Spacing | 3-6 in. (7-15 cm) |
Hardiness | N/A |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Danger | N/A |
Growth Habit | Bush |
Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
Days to Harvest | 60-70 |
Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost |
Seed Collecting | Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
Seeds Per Pack | 50 |