‘Turtle’, also known as ‘Turtle Soup’ is an heirloom variety largely uncultivated in the U.S. It is large, black, and ugly, but famous for use in Turtle Bean soup, an ersatz turtle soup which may or may not much resemble […]
Phaseolus vulgaris ( True Lazy Wife of Swabia Bean )
‘True Lazy Wife of Swabia’ bean is an heirloom variety from Stitzerland, which produces bright red, pellet-shaped beans. The ‘lazy wife’ moniker arose because the bean is stringless, and thus need not be unstrung before cooking. This group of beans […]
Phaseolus vulgaris ( Trout Black and White Bush Bean )
A pretty black and white bean, good for cool, short season. Similar to ‘Jacob’s Cattle’. Rare. This group of beans is a favorite for the home garden and can be grown just about anywhere because they have a relatively short […]
Phaseolus vulgaris ( Triumph de Farcy Bush Bean )
Excellent quality Frech filet bean, with 5 to 6 inch long, dark green pods with pale green streaks. Beans are dark brown and purple mottled. A gourmet treat. Matures in 48 days. This group of beans is a favorite for […]
Phaseolus vulgaris ( Trionfo Violetto Pole Bean )
Vigorous, 8 to 10 foot long vines with lavender flowers. Stringless, 7 inch pods with great flavor, from Italy. Rare, heirloom seed. This group of beans is a favorite for the home garden and can be grown just about anywhere […]
Phaseolus vulgaris ( Trionfo Bean )
An old southern European pole bean with deep purple pods. Elegant appearance and excellent flavor make these beans stand out. Pods are 7 inches long with a rich taste. Yield well, with an extended harvest. Pods turn green when cooked. […]
Phaseolus vulgaris ( Trail of Tears Bean )
‘Trail of Tears’ is an heirloom variety, said to have travelled with the Cherokee nation during their forced march from North Carolina to Oklahoma during the winter of 1838 & 1839. The vines grow to 8 feet long and have […]
Phaseolus vulgaris ( Totem Bean )
‘Totem’ is a French filet bean which should be harvested quite young when it is still small and tender. This variety is generally ready in 65 days. These are very long and slender beans. Waits long before becoming fibrous and […]
Phaseolus vulgaris ( Tongue of Fire Bean )
Fresh shelling bean with incredible flavor. Large and round beans are good fresh, frozen or canned. Pods are 6 to 7 inches long, with a red streaked pattern against ivory color. Stringless pods may also be eaten as a snap […]
Phaseolus vulgaris ( Thousand-for-One Bean )
‘Thousand-for-One’, also known as ‘Red Valentine’ and ‘Refugee’, is an heirloom bean which makes for an excellent snap bean due to its long, pencil-shaped pods. The bean has a bush habit, growing to 15 inches high, throwing out a 2 […]