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Bean Bush Blue Lake Beans |
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SEEDS - Botanical Interests - An old time favorite with exceptional Blue Lake flavor, it is noted for retaining its excellent flavor and texture when frozen. This snap bean (or green bean) grown on short bushy plants is eaten pod and all and is one of those vegetables that tastes significantly better when grown at home rather than bought at the grocery store. Blue Lake 274 produces a very large crop of round 6” pods all at once. An excellent variety for containers. This packet plants: One 10-foot row. (To view a commonly asked question about growing beans, click here. ). When to plant outside: RECOMMENDED. Sow in spring, after average last frost. If the weather is cold and wet, wait for warmer weather. For all areas, bush beans can be planted in succession to produce beans all season. Seed a new crop every 7 to 14 days up to 60 days before first fall frost. Note for Southwest and South: Even though frost sensitive and preferring warm temperatures, the beans will drop flowers if daytime temperatures are consistently above 85-90 degrees F. In these very hot summer areas, beans should be planted in mid-March for June harvest AND in early August for late September harvest. When to start inside: Not recommended. Special Germination Instructions: It isn’t absolutely necessary, but seeds can be treated with an inoculant containing nitrogen-fixing bacteria. This may help plant growth and production if you are planting beans or peas in an area for the first time. Beans need good air circulation, thus the recommended distance between rows of 3’-4’. Seeds that do not come up can be immediately replaced. BUY NEW SEED EVERY YEAR. Bean seed does not store well and old seed is a big contributor to home garden failure. Bot: Phaseolus vulgaris
Stock #: SBI-047
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$1.79 each
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Bean Pole Blue Lake Organic Beans |
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SEEDS - Botanical Interests - An old favorite – the organic Blue Lake Pole beans have beany sweet flavor. They are fiberless and “meaty”. Some people say that pole beans have better flavor than bush beans. If this is so, Blue lake would support that suggestion. Outstanding flavor combined with high yields make growing these vigorous 5’ – 6’ vines worth the time. Excellent canned, frozen, or eaten fresh. It is a white seeded variety that is Mosaic virus resistant. See inside packet for instructions on how to build a bean tepee – fun for kids! (To view a commonly asked question about growing beans, click here. ). When to plant outside: RECOMMENDED. Sow in spring, after average last frost. If the weather is cold and wet, wait for warmer weather. Note: In very hot summer areas such as the south and southwest, plant in March for June harvest and in August for late September harvest. When to start inside: Not recommended. Special Germination Instructions: It isn’t absolutely necessary, but seeds can be treated with an inoculant containing nitrogen-fixing bacteria. This may help plant growth and production if you are planting beans or peas in an area for the first time. Beans need good air circulation, thus the recommended distance between rows of 3’-4’. Seeds that do not come up can be immediately replaced. BUY NEW SEED EVERY YEAR. Bean seed does not store well and old seed is a big contributor to home garden failure. Bot: Phaseolus vulgaris
Stock #: SBI-048
Zone: Annual Height: 5-6'
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$1.99 each
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Bean Pole Kentucky Wonder Beans |
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SEEDS - Botanical Interests - This heirloom variety, introduced before 1864, has excellent flavor. A heavy producer, it is meaty and tender. Growing well even in hot climates, it out-produces most other pole bean plants with heavy crops of 9” long, gently curved, oval pods. It is a multi-use bean that is great for drying, shelling, and fresh green beans. Grow it up poles, trellises, fences, or a teepee made of poles (which is a great tent for kids or a cool spot to grow lettuce!). When to plant outside: RECOMMENDED. Sow in spring, after average last frost. If the weather is cold and wet, wait for warmer weather. Note: In very hot summer areas such as the south and southwest, plant in March for June harvest and in August for late September harvest. When to start inside: Not recommended. Special Germination Instructions: It isn’t absolutely necessary, but seeds can be treated with an inoculant containing nitrogen-fixing bacteria. This may help plant growth and production if you are planting beans or peas in an area for the first time. Beans need good air circulation, thus the recommended distance between rows of 3’-4’. Seeds that do not come up can be immediately replaced. BUY NEW SEED EVERY YEAR. Bean seed does not store well and old seed is a big contributor to home garden failure. Bot: Phaseolus vulgaris
Stock #: SBI-086
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$1.89 each
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Bean Yard Long Orient Wonder Beans |
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SEEDS - Kitazawa Seed Co. - This variety of yard long bean produces bright green, long, slender pods with brown-red seeds. Beans are best harvested when 15''-18'' long. Thrives in heat, but sets better in cool or drier weather than similar varieties. These stringless beans are highly prized in Asia because of their sweet, tender pods. Cut into 2'' sections and deep fry, stir-fry, steam or add to soup. This type of bean is used in the popular Szechwan dish called ''dry-fried beans.'' Use them in place of string beans. Maturity: Approx. 70 days. Planting season: Late spring to early summer. AKA: asparagus bean, Chinese long bean, garter bean, snake bean, yard long bean. Bot: Vigna sesquipedalis
Stock #: SKI-005
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$3.49 each
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Bean Yard Long Red Noodle Beans |
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SEEDS - Kitazawa Seed Co. - The unusual purple-red color of this yard long bean is familiar in southern China. The beans can grow up to 22'' long. The plant is heat tolerant and grows vigorously. The bean will loose its red color when cooked. These beans are stringless, sweet and tender. Cut into 2'' sections and deep fry, stir-fry, steam or add to soup. Maturity: Approx. 80 days. Planting season: Late spring to early summer. AKA: asparagus bean, Chinese long bean, garter bean, snake bean, yard long bean. Bot: Vigna sesquipedalis
Stock #: SKI-006
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$3.49 each
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Beans Pole 'Tricolor' Beans |
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SEEDS - Renee's Garden - Cascading from their tall supports, our tricolor pole beans are sentinels of the abundant summer garden. Vigorous pole beans twine up effortlessly and their vertical habit makes good use of limited garden space. These heavy bearing climbers reliably produce extended heavy harvests of delicious long gold, green and burgundy pods. The generous bounty of juicy tender pods has that sweet and meaty bean flavor every cook loves in the summer kitchen. Equal parts Blue Lake, Yellow Pole Wax and Purple Peacock.
Stock #: SRG-016
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$2.79 each
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Beans 'Tricolor Bush' Beans |
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SEEDS - Renee's Garden - For a space saving rainbow of flavor and color in the garden and at the table, plant this seed mix of 3 different colored bush beans. The sturdy, vigorous plants are ornamental in the garden, and as a bonus, the pretty colors of their succulent pods stand out against the foliage for easier harvesting. Tender, stringless and juicy, the gold, royal purple and deep green crunchy pods will cook up sweet and tender to highlight summer meals. Equal parts Golden Roc d'Or, Purple Queen and Green Slenderette.
Stock #: SRG-015
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$2.79 each
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Green Bean Alicante Beans |
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SEEDS - Kitazawa Seed Co. - This delicious French filet bush bean produces round, straight 5” pods that are a uniform dark green. In addition to its flavor and attractive appearance, Alicante is popular for its extra early crop that delivers a high yield. It resists disease, as well. Sow seeds in late spring. Considered ''gourmet'', Alicante beans are usually served whole and fresh, but they of course can be added to pastas and soups, as well. Maturity: Approx. 55 days. Planting season: Late spring to early summer. AKA: French filet, haricot. Bot: Phaseolus vulgaris
Stock #: SKI-001
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$3.49 each
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Soybean Beer Friend Beans |
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SEEDS - Kitazawa Seed Co. - As the variety name reflects, soybeans are a great appetizer with beer. These white flowering, bushy green plants yield a prolific harvest of pods, each containing 3-4 beans. This is an early maturing type variety, bush and determinate type. Warm day temperatures and cool night temperatures are important for good results. Treat yourself to a Japanese happy hour right at home. Boil pods in salted water and serve cooked beans or ''edamame'' as an appetizer. Enjoy shelling the beans and munching on these healthy snacks rich in protein, calcium and vitamins A and B. Maturity: Approx. 70 days. Planting season: Late spring to summer. AKA: vegetable bean, vegetable soybean. Bot: Glycine max
Stock #: SKI-002
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$3.49 each
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Soybean Edamame Green Envy Beans |
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SEEDS - Botanical Interests - Envy Edamame is a short season variety, maturing in just 75 days. The 24 well-branched plants produce multitudes of light green pods filled with 2-3 buttery sweet beans. The boiled beans are easily popped out of the pod straight to your mouth! Edamame (pronounced 'ed-uh-mah-may') means beans on a branch. The beans are 40% protein (11 grams in 1/2 cup of cooked beans), high in vitamins A, B, calcium, and iron. They are also very high in fiber and essential fatty acids. Lower cholesterol and reduced risk of heart disease are just a few of the benefits credited to the increased consumption of soy products. Even better than the nutritional perks, they taste incredible! Why snack on potato chips when you can have edamame beans as a healthier tasty treat? The Japanese are fond of serving them as an appetizer with beer. This easy to grow snack is grown a lot like other types of beans. The plants usually do not require staking unless you are in a windy area. When to plant outside: Spring, after average last frost. If weather is still cool and wet, wait until it warms up. When to start inside: Not recommended. Special Sowing & Germination Instructions: Many people suggest soaking the seeds for 3 or 4 hours before planting. It isn't absolutely necessary, but seeds can be treated with an inoculate containing nitrogen-fixing bacteria which will assist it in its nitrogen producing capabilities. For best results--BUY NEW SEED EVERY YEAR. Edamame seed does not store well, and old seed is a big contributor to home garden failure. If you will not be planting your seeds immediately after purchase, store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Bot: Glycine max
Stock #: SBI-115
Zone: Height: 24''
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$2.99 each
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Soybean Kouri Brown Beans |
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SEEDS - Kitazawa Seed Co. - Brown-seeded soybeans are uncommon in the United States. They are highly prized in Japan for their sweeter and nuttier flavor compared to the traditional green/tan seeded soybeans. Even though the seed for planting is brown, you will find the color of the bean dark green at harvest and it retains this color when cooked. The pod’s pubescence is light brown. The plant habit is semi-upright growing about 2 feet tall. Warm day temperatures and cool night temperatures are important for good results. This is an early maturing variety and seeds are sown from early May after danger of all frost to late June and harvested from late July to early September. Boil in salted water and bite or squeeze the beans from the pods directly into your mouth. Maturity: Approx. 85 days. Planting season: Late spring to early summer. AKA: vegetable bean, vegetable soybean. Bot: Glycine max
Stock #: SKI-003
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$3.49 each
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Soybean Tankuro Black Beans |
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SEEDS - Kitazawa Seed Co. - In Japan, the black-seeded soybeans are noted as having a richer and sweeter flavor compared to the traditional green/tan seeded soybeans. Even though the seed for planting is black, you will find the color of the bean dark green at harvest and it retains this color when cooked. The pod’s pubescence is light brown. The plant habit is semi-upright growing up to 2˝ feet tall. Warm day temperatures and cool night temperatures are important for good results. This is an early maturing variety and seeds are sown from late April after danger of all frost to early June and harvested from mid July to late August. Boil pods in salted water and bite or squeeze the beans from the pods directly into your mouth. Enjoy! Bulk seed and seed packet purchasing will be available in January 2005. Maturity: Approx. 85 days. Planting season: Late spring to summer. AKA: vegetable bean, vegetable soybean. Bot: Glycine max
Stock #: SKI-004
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$3.49 each
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