These unique beans grow on twining, delicate stems with a tenacious root system. For the best taste and tenderness, pick these beans for fresh eating at a length of 15-20 inches. Pods, seeds, stems, and leaves are all edible! These beans are traditionally interplanted with arugula, corn, or bitter melon vines for increased pest resistance, faster growth, and efficient use of space. This vining plant grows up to 12 foot high. Dark green pods with reddish-brown beans, with green foliage and stems.
* Nitrogen-fixer in the soil - chop up plant and work it back into the soil
Pollination occurs by insect, bird, wind, humans, or other natural mechanisms. Because there are no restrictions on the flow of pollen between individuals, open-pollinated plants are more genetically diverse. However, as long as pollen is not shared between different varieties within the same species, then the seed produced will remain true-to-type year after year.
This variety has a history of being passed down within a family or community, similar to the generational sharing of certain items like jewelry or furniture.
* This is an estimated guide. Conditions may vary considerably due to location.
70 days
