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AKA Pole Orca Beans. This bean variety came to us from the DePerro family in Ohio who have been growing this bean for 3 generations. They named it the Italian Green Bean to honor their heritage. The dry bean resembles the pattern of the Orca bean, which is also known as the Calypso and Yin Yang bean. Though regularly a bush bean variety, this particular bean grows as a pole.
This delicious bean is the one you should grow for use in baking and soups! They have a mild flavor and a creamy rich texture. The beans double in size when cooked but hold their shape well. They can be used as a snap or dry bean. These eye-catching black and white beans will have you growing them year after year!
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 | 25 |
