Phaseolus vulgaris ( Vadito Bolita Bean )

Light tan bean, especially aclimatized for high elevation growing. Grown in Vadito, New Mexico at 8000 feet. Suitable for short growing season areas. This group of beans is a favorite for the home garden and can be grown just about […]

Phaseolus vulgaris ( Uncle Willie’s Bush Bean )

A rare variety from Washington’s San Juan Islands. Gorgeous creamy white colored beans with crimson streaks. Very productive with rose-white flowers. This group of beans is a favorite for the home garden and can be grown just about anywhere because […]

Phaseolus vulgaris ( Turtle Soup Bean )

‘Turtle Soup’, also known as ‘Turtle’ 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 ( Turtle Bean )

‘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 ( 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. […]