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| Botanical Name |
Phaseolus vulgaris |
| Seeds Per Pack |
25 |
| 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 |
12-18 in. (30-45 cm) |
| Plant Spacing |
3-6 in. (7-15 cm) |
| Hardiness |
N/A |
| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun |
| Danger |
N/A |
| Growth Habit |
Bush |
| Soil pH Requirements |
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest |
50-60 |
| 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 |
A rare dry bean from the Willamette Valley, Oregon. Named after a pioneering family that settled there in the 19th century. Excellent rich flavor housed in a very attractive purple spotted bean. The vigorous bush beans sometimes send out short runners. A favorite of those who know it!