Beans

56 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Bush Romano Bean. This bush plant produces heavy yields of 5" long Italian green beans. It is a popular Italian-style flat bean that doesn’t require trellising, unlike pole Romano varieties. Beans are broad and flat. Excellent freezing and canning variety. Excellent for fresh eating, sautéing and steaming, canning, freezing, or Italian cuisine. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, W6 21653. A variety from Italy.

85 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Cannellini Bean. This bush plant produces high yields of 8" long beans. It has a delicious, smooth meaty texture and nutty flavor. It is commonly used as a dry bean. This high quality white bean is great for baking and making minestrone soup, stews, salads, and gourmet dishes. Also known as Fagioli Beans or White Kidney Beans. It does well in cooler weather. Excellent choice for home gardens, farmer’s markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 321272. An heirloom variety from Italy that was brought to America in the early 1800s. Disease Resistant: BCMV, BCTV.

72 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Trionfo Violetto Bean. This pole plant produces good yields of 7 to 10" long gorgeous purple Romano beans. It is a popular Italian heirloom pole bean prized for its striking deep purple/violet pods, vigorous growth, and excellent flavor. This is superior to other purple beans. The lavender flowers are very ornamental, but turn into literally thousands of dark purple beans. The plant has bright green leaves with purple veins and stems. Best when harvested when young, but remains tender up to 8" long. They turn green when cooked. Also known as Purple Triumph. An excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety from Italy.

80 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Borlotti Bean. This bush plant produces good yields of the flavorful bean. It is a popular Italian heirloom bean variety prized for its creamy texture, nutty flavor, and versatility in soups, stews, salads, and classic Italian dishes like pasta e fagioli. Nutritionally, they are high in plant protein, fiber, and potassium and have a low glycemic index. This classic Italian bean is a medium tan bean splashed with red-black to magenta streaks. Excellent for soups and baking. It is very popular in Italian and Portuguese cuisine. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 385974. A heirloom variety from Italy.