Beans

Hidatsa Shield Figure Bean (Phaseolus lunatus)

Pale cream with a gold saddle, these pole beans are both distinctive and delicious. They get their name from the Hidatsa people of the Missouri River Valley in North Dakota where this heirloom was traditionally planted alongside corn and squash. 40...

Sunset Runner Bean (Phaseolus coccineus)

Spruce up your garden with this attractive, multi-purpose plant! Prized for its salmon-pink blossoms, the Sunset Runner also produces edible green pods. Enjoy them fresh or allow them to dry and add their ornate black-and-purple speckled beans to soups...

Scarlet Runner Bean (Phaseolus coccineus)

Fast-growing Scarlet is one of the oldest runner beans around. Its vibrant red flowers stand out in the vegetable patch, while its edible beans add utility to more decorative landscaping. Attracts hummingbirds and bees. 15 seeds minimum Germination:...

Painted Lady Runner Bean (Phaseolus coccineus)

Bright, bicolored scarlet and white buds make this runner bean a pollinator favorite. Long cultivated in Central America, Painted Lady promises substantial, sweet-tasting seeds well suited for freezing, canning, or drying. Edible young pods. 15 seeds...

Fordhook Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus)

This award-winning variety is an early, fast-growing pole bean and a great choice for northern gardeners. Expect a big yield of huge, flavorful beans from hardy plants that reach 18” tall. Trellising is required. 30 seeds minimum Germination:...

Broad Windsor Fava Bean (Vicia faba)

Listed as far back as 1863, this classic heirloom produces large pods full of broad, flat green beans that become tan and creamy when dried. As a cover crop these tasty heirlooms will loosen your compacted garden beds while depositing a hefty dose...

Provider Bush Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)

This heirloom promises an abundant harvest of round, straight and substantial green beans that taste great raw or cooked. An added perk: Provider can be planted earlier than many other varieties because it germinates at lower soil temperatures...

Roma II Bush Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)

This fast and easy-to-grow European favorite produces a plentiful crop of flat, stringless seafoam-green pods. These slender beans are packed with protein and full of rich flavor. A real Italian treat!  40 seeds minimum Germination: 7-10...

Organic Garbanzo (Chickpea) Bean (Cicer arietinum)

This delicious, versatile bean can be enjoyed as a  fresh shelling, dry, or sprouting bean. Garbanzo is a nutrient dense, fiber rich heirloom, popular in Indian, Middle Eastern, and vegan cuisine. While Garbanzo is a cool season crop, it does not do...

Blue Lake Bush Bean - Bulk (Phaseolus vulgaris)

Introduced in 1949, this easy-grow and perennially popular garden staple produces large, early yields of long, straight green pods. Enjoy these tender beans steamed, stir-fried or sauteed.  500 seeds minimum Germination: 7-10 days Maturity:...

Contender Bush Bean - Bulk (Phaseolus vulgaris)

Introduced in the mid-20th century, this all-purpose heirloom will give you a huge crop of tasty, tender green pods. The versatile Contender produces early and performs well in both hot and cool growing conditions. 160 seeds minimum Germination: 7-10...

Annie’s Rainbow Bean Mix (Phaseolus vulgaris)

Three vivid varieties in the colors of a Mardi Gras flag! The Royal Burgundy and Golden Wax bush beans are easy to spot against their green leaves, while the Provider produces a more traditional, shamrock-colored pod. Reliable and easy to grow, these...

Good Mother Stallard Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)

  These mottled, maroon-and-white beauties are a feast for the eyes as well as the table! A highly productive pole variety, Good Mother Stallards keep their color when cooked and taste rich and nutty in salads or stews. 40 seeds...

Organic Rattlesnake Pole Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)

This exceptional pole bean stretches over 8' tall. Sweet, tender green beans are streaked with vibrant purple. A terrific choice for fresh snacking, steaming, sautéing, canning, and freezing. Rattle Snake is a versatile favorite - prolific,...

Jacob’s Cattle Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)

Named for the spotted cows in the biblical story, this beautiful merlot-mottled bean was originally cultivated by the Passamaquoddy, an indigenous tribe in Maine. It’s now a go-to for northeastern baked beans as it grows well in cool summer...