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This prolific variety produces beautiful red-speckled beans and pods. The beans were brought to America from England in the 1820s. The 7-9” pods can be used as a snap bean, a shell bean, or a dry bean if grown to full maturity. When cooked, they have a creamy texture and nutty flavor.
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 | 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) |
| Plant Spacing | 6-9 in. (15-22 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Growth Habit | Pole |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest | 70-80 |
| 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 |
