Beans

The French Garden is a delicious french heirloom that has a sweet nutty flavor. This easy to grow bean produces 15-24 inch plants with heavy yields. The bush plant will produce 6 inch tender green pods with white seeds. Enjoy the French Garden year after year! Certified Organic. Learn more about our organic seeds.

Contender beans, scientifically known as Phaseolus vulgaris 'Contender,' are a popular variety of green snap beans that have a rich history and are prized by gardeners for their excellent flavor and productivity. Originating from the United States, Contender beans have been a favorite among home gardeners and commercial growers for many decades. This heirloom variety was first introduced in the 1940s and has since become a classic choice for those looking to cultivate delicious and reliable green beans. Contender beans typically produce uniform, straight pods that range in size from 6 to 7 inches (15 to 18 cm) in length. The pods are slender and tender, making them ideal for fresh consumption, canning, or freezing. The plants themselves are compact and bushy, reaching a height of about 18 to 24 inches (45 to 60 cm), which makes them well-suited for smaller garden spaces or container gardening. In terms of maturity, Contender beans are known for their relatively quick growth. They typically reach maturity in approximately 50 to 55 days after planting. These beans thrive in full sun and well-drained soil with good organic matter content. They are relatively easy to grow and require regular watering to maintain consistent soil moisture. Contender beans are a favorite among gardeners for their reliability, versatility, and the delectable taste of their tender green pods.

The Mardi Gras Blend is almost too pretty to eat! These fun bright yellow and purple semi flat bean pods are a favorite among home chefs. The Mardi Gras Blend sets a heavy crop of delicious nutty beans. These organic heirlooms are a fun way to get beneficial nutrients.

Kentucky Wonder Pole beans are a classic heirloom variety with a rich history dating back to the late 19th century. Originally developed in the United States, these beans have become a staple in gardens across the country due to their reliability and exceptional flavor. Characterized by their vigorous climbing growth habit, Kentucky Wonder Pole beans can reach heights of 6 to 8 feet, making them well-suited for trellises or fences. The pods are typically smooth, straight, and a vibrant green color, often reaching up to 7 inches in length. Known for their tender texture and sweet, rich flavor, these beans are ideal for fresh eating, canning, or freezing. Harvesting usually occurs from mid-summer to early fall when the pods are young and firm, ensuring the best taste and quality. Kentucky Wonder beans are valued not only for their delicious flavor but also for their high yield and disease resistance, making them a favorite among both home gardeners and commercial growers. With their impressive growth, flavorful pods, and historical significance, Kentucky Wonder Pole beans remain a beloved choice in vegetable gardens.Previous nicknames include "Old Homestead" and "Texas Pole". Kentucky Wonder first appeared in mid 1800's.

Blue Lake 274 is a popular variety of green bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) known for its exceptional taste and reliable performance in home gardens and commercial agriculture. This cultivar has a rich history, tracing its origins back to the Blue Lake region in California. Blue Lake 274 beans are beloved for their tender, crisp texture and sweet, earthy flavor, making them a favorite among gardeners and consumers alike. The Blue Lake 274 bean plant typically grows to a height of 18 to 24 inches, with a bushy, compact habit that makes it suitable for both garden beds and containers. It is classified as a bush bean, which means it doesn't require trellising or support structures. This variety is known for its relatively quick maturity, typically taking about 55 to 60 days from planting to harvest. The pods of Blue Lake 274 are long and slender, usually reaching a length of 6 to 7 inches. They are a vibrant green color and are prized for their straightness and uniformity. Blue Lake 274 beans exhibit resistance to common bean diseases such as bean mosaic virus and bean common mosaic virus, which contributes to their reliability and yield consistency. Speaking of yield, you can expect a bountiful harvest from this variety, with each row typically producing around 8 to 10 pounds of beans. For optimal growth, Blue Lake 274 beans thrive in well-drained, fertile soil with a pH level of 6.0 to 6.8. Plant them in rows with spacing of approximately 18 to 24 inches between plants. They require full sun exposure for at least 6 to 8 hours a day and should be watered consistently to keep the soil evenly moist. With the right care and conditions, Blue Lake 274 beans are sure to provide a delicious and productive addition to your garden.

The Kentucky Wonder 125 bean is a wonderful bush bean that is above the others! Kentucky Wonder 125 Bush Bean matures early than most bush beans and produces beans in clusters over a long season. The bush beans’ meaty, medium-green pods are 8 inches and packed with delicious, extra-tasty bean seeds.

A skinny filet bean with straight and smooth pods. Offers excellent flavor for home gardens and market growers. 5-6" pods that are resistant to anthracnose and bean mosaic virus.

Quicksilver Mountain bean seeds grow into a vigorous pole bean variety prized for its elegant, silver-speckled dry beans and reliable performance in the garden. The tall, climbing vines produce long, slender green pods that can be harvested young as tender snap beans or left to mature into striking dry beans with a smooth, pale base marked by silvery patterns. Known for their creamy texture and rich, nutty flavor when cooked, Quicksilver Mountain beans are ideal for hearty dishes like soups, stews, and casseroles. This variety thrives in full sun with support from a trellis or pole structure and is favored by gardeners for both its visual appeal and culinary quality.

The Blue Lake FM-1K Pole is a stringless pole bean that is very tasty! Blue Lake beans are known for reliability, disease resistance, flavor and high yields. This is the pole version of the popular bush type that is widely planted for the canning industry. These bright green beans are straight and reach up to 7'. Perfect for those who are tired of bending over to pick beans, but still want the high yield of a bush bean.

The Burpee Improved Bush Lime bean plants produce large pods, high yields, and perfectly shaped beans. Burpee Improved beans are both larger and thicker than normal lima beans. The growth is even more vigorous, with heavier foliage. The plants are uniformly upright.

The Topcrop bean is a great bean for canning and freezing. Topcrop got its name for a reason. This bean plant grows a heavy, concentrated set of beans. One of the best known beans around. Harvest on the early side of maturity to get small and tender beans. Delicious eaten fresh off the vine!

The small Woods Prolific Lima Bean is perfect for canning, freezing and as a dry bean! The bean plant produces thick green pods with small creamy white seeds. Each pod contains about 3 to 4 seeds. The Woods Prolific Lima Bean prefers full sun and has early to mid maturity and produces continuously until frost.

Fordhook 242 beans are a popular variety of lima beans known for their smooth texture and rich, buttery flavor. These beans are characterized by their large, flat, greenish seeds that mature to a creamy, pale yellow when harvested. The Fordhook 242 variety is prized for its resilience and productivity, thriving in both home gardens and larger agricultural settings. With a growing season of about 70 to 80 days, these beans are often used in a wide range of culinary dishes, from soups and stews to side dishes and casseroles. Their versatility, coupled with their excellent taste, makes them a favorite among gardeners and chefs alike.

Seychelles beans are a vibrant and unique variety of green beans, renowned for their striking appearance and exceptional flavor. These beans are characterized by their slender, bright green pods, which typically grow to around 5 to 6 inches in length. The plants are known for their vigorous, climbing growth habit, making them ideal for vertical gardening with the support of trellises or poles. Seychelles beans are praised for their crisp, tender texture and slightly sweet, fresh taste, which enhances a variety of dishes from salads to stir-fries. They thrive in warm weather and full sun, growing rapidly and producing a bountiful harvest. Additionally, Seychelles beans are noted for their resilience and ability to adapt to different soil conditions, ensuring consistent and reliable yields. Their distinctive look and delicious flavor make Seychelles beans a standout choice for gardeners looking to add both beauty and taste to their vegetable gardens. All American Selection winner. Seychelles bean plants typically reach a height of 6 to 8 feet, making them well-suited for climbing and requiring support from trellises or poles. They are a productive variety, with a relatively quick turnaround from planting to harvest. The beans usually mature in about 55 to 60 days from sowing, providing a bountiful and consistent crop in a relatively short growing period. This combination of height and fast maturity makes Seychelles beans an excellent choice for gardeners looking to maximize space and enjoy a swift harvest.

The Eastland bean, scientifically known as Phaseolus vulgaris 'Eastland,' is a popular variety of bush bean that hails from the United States. It is highly esteemed for its exceptional taste and ease of cultivation. Eastland beans belong to the family Fabaceae and are a warm-season crop commonly grown in gardens and small-scale farms. In terms of taste, Eastland beans are celebrated for their tender, crisp texture and rich, earthy flavor. They are a delight to eat both raw and cooked. The pods of Eastland beans are of medium size, typically measuring around 4-5 inches in length. The plants themselves are compact and bushy, making them suitable for smaller gardens and spaces. These beans have a relatively short maturity period, typically taking around 70-75 days from planting to harvest. The beans are known for their vibrant green color, making them visually appealing as well. Eastland beans are generally resistant to common bean diseases such as bean mosaic virus and rust. They are known to provide a good yield per acre, often ranging from 800 to 1,200 pounds of beans per acre, depending on growing conditions and care. Proper spacing is crucial for their growth, with plants typically spaced 3-4 inches apart in rows that are about 18-24 inches apart. These beans thrive in well-drained soil with full sun exposure and require regular watering to maintain consistent moisture levels in the soil. Overall, Eastland beans are a favorite among gardeners and farmers for their taste, disease resistance, and relatively quick harvest time.

Elegance beans are a refined and attractive variety of pole beans, known for their impressive combination of visual appeal and superb flavor. These beans produce long, slender pods that typically measure 6 to 8 inches in length, featuring a rich green color and a smooth, glossy texture. The plants are characterized by their vigorous growth and high productivity, with a climbing habit that benefits from sturdy supports like trellises or poles. Elegance beans are renowned for their tender, crisp texture and mildly sweet taste, making them ideal for fresh eating, steaming, or sautéing. They are also noted for their disease resistance and adaptability to various growing conditions, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil. With their elegant appearance and exceptional culinary qualities, Elegance beans are a popular choice among gardeners looking to add both beauty and flavor to their harvest.

Provider beans are a popular bush bean variety that has garnered attention for its reliable performance and ease of cultivation. Developed in the United States, Provider beans have a rich history dating back to the mid-20th century, when they were bred for both home gardens and commercial production. These beans are characterized by their compact growth habit, typically reaching about 18 to 24 inches in height, which makes them perfect for small spaces and easy to manage without staking. The pods are smooth and a vibrant green color, generally growing to about 5 to 6 inches long. Known for their excellent flavor and crisp texture, Provider beans are ideal for fresh eating, canning, or freezing. Harvesting is best done when the pods are young and firm, usually in mid to late summer, ensuring the best taste and quality. The plants are vigorous and produce high yields, demonstrating good resistance to common diseases. With their dependable growth, delightful flavor, and adaptability, Provider beans remain a favorite choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.

The delicious buttery flavor of the Golden Wax Bush Bean make it a favorite among home gardeners! The stringless bright yellow pods are resistant common bean mosaic virus. The plant can produce pods 5-6 inches long. The Golden Wax beans are wonderful for canning, freezing and as a dry shell bean!