Beans - Pole

75 days. Vicia faba. Open Pollinated. Aquadulce Fava Bean. The plant produces good yields of large, 9" long, glossy green beans. It is a popular heirloom variety of fava bean prized for its cold hardiness, productivity, and excellent flavor. The pods contain 7 to 8 large seeds, which are used fresh, dried, or frozen. Seeds must be planted early in cool conditions. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 469125. An heirloom variety from the United Kingdom.

80 days. Vigna unguiculata. Open Pollinated. Asparagus Yard Long Black Bean. The plant produces high yields of flavorful very long stringless green beans. This variety is Asian’s favorite because of its sweet and tender taste. Heat Tolerant. Suitable for greenhouse production. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. Also known as Kurosanjaku Yard Long Beans. (Black Seeds)

80 days. Vigna unguiculata. Open Pollinated. Asparagus Yard Long Red Bean. This pole plant produces high yields of flavorful, very long stringless green beans. It is a vigorous, heat-loving pole bean variety that produces exceptionally long, slender pods, often 14 to 22" that has a sweet, tender, nutty flavor reminiscent of asparagus or green beans. The pods often fade to a darker or greenish tone when cooked. They are highly productive in warm weather, making them ideal for trellises, fences, or vertical gardening. This variety is Asian’s favorite because of its sweet and tender taste. Great steamed, stir-fried, or sauteed. Also known as Asparagus Beans or Snake Beans. Heat Tolerant. Easy to grow. Suitable for greenhouse production. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 22648. A heirloom variety from Zhejiang Sheng. (Red Seeds)

85 days. Vigna unguiculata. Open Pollinated. Asparagus Yard Long Red Noodle Bean. It is a striking pole bean that produces 22" long, slender, deep red-to-purple pods. These beans are also called yard-long or snake beans due to their impressive length, though they’re typically harvested younger for best tenderness. The plant produces high yields of flavorful, very long stringless purple-red beans. The bean is stringless, sweet, and tender. Great for soups, stir-fry, or steamed. Heat Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from China.

80 days. Phaseolus lunatus. Open Pollinated. Big Mama Lima Bean. The plant produces record yields of large 8" long lima beans. It is a popular heirloom pole lima bean variety prized for its exceptionally large pods and beans. This is one of the largest lima beans on the market, producing record crops until frost. It will fill a teaspoon, it is so big! Beans are pale green when fresh and turn white when dried. Excellent variety for freezing. Easy to Grow. Needs the support of a strong pole or trellis as the plant has 8 to 10 ft. vines. An excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety from New Jersey, USA.

72 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Blue Lake Pole Bean. The plant produces good yields of 6" long green beans. It is a popular heirloom stringless green pole beans, prized for its tender, meaty, straight pods, excellent flavor, and productivity. This is one of the best pole beans on the market. Beans are very flavorful. Great fresh, for canning, freezing, or drying. It was developed in 1959 by the Ferry-Morse Seed Company from a cross between Morse's Pole 65 Pole Bean and a standard Blue Lake Bean. Also known as Blue Lake FM1K Pole Bean. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 147398. An heirloom variety from the USA.

65 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Open Pollinated. French Horticultural Bean. Semi runner pole type plant produces good yields of 6" long green beans. It is a popular heirloom bean variety prized for its attractive speckled appearance and nutty, hearty flavor. They work well fresh as shell beans, snap beans, or dried for soups, stews, and casseroles. Good shelling and drying variety. An excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety from the USA.

1991 All-America Selections Winner! 63 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Kentucky Blue Pole Bean. This high-quality pole plant produces good yields of 7" long, delicious, dark green beans. It is a cross between Kentucky Wonder and Blue Lake, combining the best of both. Excellent for fresh eating, steaming, canning, or freezing. For the best flavor, pick when 5" long. The plant has 8 foot long vines. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 539928. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: BCMV, R.

65 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Kentucky Wonder Pole Bean. This pole plant produces heavy yields of 9” long by ½” wide, medium-dark green beans. This is one of the all-time favorites for the home garden. It is said to be the best pole bean that can be found. Great for fresh eating, canning, freezing, or drying as shell beans. This heirloom was introduced in Kentucky just before the Civil War. Suitable for small and square-foot gardens. Requires trellis. Originally marketed as Texas Pole Beans, but was renamed in 1877. Also known as Old Homestead Beans. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 549742. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: R.

68 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Kentucky Wonder Wax Bean. This pole plant produces heavy yields of 8" long yellow wax beans. Excellent fresh, canned, or frozen. The most popular fresh market yellow wax pole bean. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 549603. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: R.

60 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Louisiana Purple Pod Bean. This pole plant produces heavy yields of 8" long purple beans. Beans turn green when cooked, but are stringless when harvested when young. Excellent fresh, canned, or frozen. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 562696. An heirloom variety from Louisiana, USA.

98 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Mayflower Bean. The plant produces good yields of green beans. It is a historic heirloom pole bean variety famous for its legendary connection to the Pilgrims. Legend has it that it arrived in America with the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower in 1620 and has a long history, especially in the Carolinas. They are prized for their great flavor. This all-purpose bean is of superior quality and stringless. Use as a green bean or dry. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 531235. An heirloom variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: A, BCMV (PV-1), R.

66 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Missouri Wonder Bean. This pole plant produces good yields of medium green beans, 6” long by ½” wide. It is a hardy pole bean popular for its resilience, productivity, and dual-purpose use. It can be used as a snap bean and a shelled bean. Great fresh, canned, or frozen. A very hardy bean variety that withstands harsh conditions and stress better than other pole varieties. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 549556. A variety from the USA.

85 days. Vigna sesquipedalis. Open Pollinated. Orient Wonder Bean. The plant produces high yields of flavorful 18" long slender dark green beans. They can even grow as long as 30" long. These delicious stringless beans are among Asians’ favorites for their sweet, tender taste. Excellent for stir fry and Asian dishes. They are so highly desired by Asian cooks as they are slow to form seeds. The plant has beautiful purple flowers that open in the morning. They continue producing for a long period, even in cool, dry climates. Does well in different climates and conditions. Cold Tolerant. Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant. High Humidity Tolerant. It should be grown on a trellis. It is also known as Asparagus Beans, Batong Beans, Chinese Noodle Beans, Dau Gok Beans, Sitaw Beans, Snake Beans, and Yard Long Beans. Suitable for greenhouse production. An excellent choice for home gardens, specialty markets, and market growers. A variety from Japan.

68 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Purple Podded Bean. This pole plant produces high yields of 7" long by ½" wide reddish-purple stringless pole beans. It is a popular heirloom snap bean variety known for its vibrant purple pods, which make it easy to spot in the garden and add visual appeal. A high-quality stringless bean that turns light green when cooked. An excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety was discovered by Henry Fields in an Ozark garden in the 1930s. An heirloom variety from the USA.

55 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Qing Bian Romano Bean. This early-maturing plant produces high yields of 12" long by 1" wide stringless Romano beans. It is a popular heirloom pole bean variety, specifically a Romano-type bean favored in Asian cuisine. Beans are flat and are bright green. This Asian variety’s favorite has a sweet, tender taste. These delicate beans are great for fresh eating, cooking, stews, pastas, casseroles, salads, and gourmet dishes. Perfect for canning and freezing. Drought Tolerant. Easy to grow. A 1800s heirloom variety. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from China.

60 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Rattlesnake Bean. This pole plant produces heavy yields of 8" long dark green beans with streaks of purple. Beans turn yellow when mature. The beans are light buff in color with dark brown markings resembling those of a rattlesnake. Excellent fresh, steamed, canned or frozen. Drought Resistant. Also known as Preacher Bean. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 550109. A variety from the USA.

Romano Blend Bean produces tender, flavorful beans with strong productivity and dependable harvests for home gardeners.

75 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Romano Pole Bean. The plant produces good yields of 6" long, flat, stringless green beans. It is a popular heirloom stringless green bean variety often considered superior to round green beans. Great for fresh eating, sautéing, steaming, or Italian recipes. Beans are very flavorful. Best when harvested when young. Always a great seller at Farmer’s Markets. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, W6 21649. An heirloom variety from the USA.

72 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Snowcap Bean. The plant produces good yields of large white beans with maroon stripes and spots. This heirloom runner is the largest of all the dried beans! Excellent for bean soup. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

53 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Top Notch Golden Wax Bean. This early-maturing pole plant produces heavy yields of flavorful, 5 ¼” long by ½” wide golden-yellow wax beans. The beans are very delicious with a buttery flavor! Excellent canning and freezing variety. This bean is thought to be a bush bean or a half-runner because of its short height, but the USDA classifies it as a pole variety. This variety is stringless and suitable for canning. Does well in Northern and Southern regions. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 549658. Disease Resistant: BCMV, BCTV, R.

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.

85 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Vermont Cranberry Bean. This semi-bush plant produces good yields of the flavorful bean. It is a popular bean variety prized for its beauty, flavor, versatility, and reliability in shorter seasons. This high-quality bean is one of the most popular bush plants. Used fresh or as a dried bean. Excellent for soups and baking. An excellent choice for home gardens. A New England heirloom variety dating back to the 1700s. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 549769. An heirloom variety from the USA.

80 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Turkey Claw Bean. This pole plant produces high yields of flavorful 6" long light green beans. It is a popular heirloom pole bean variety with Appalachian roots, dating back to around 1802, in regions such as Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina. Great for soups, baking, steaming, canning, freezing, snap beans, and dry beans. The stringless pods are best when picked 3 ½” long. As the tale goes ... a hunter removed a bean from a turkey’s craw. He later planted the seed and preserved the variety, thus the name Turkey Craw. A heirloom variety originating from the Cumberland Gap Region of the USA.

104 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Black Bean. This pole plant produces heavy yields of small black beans. It is a popular heirloom bean variety for growing your own dry black beans. They are small, shiny black beans with a rich, earthy flavor that's great for soups, chili, burritos, and Latin American dishes. Ideal for baking and stews. Also known as Frijol Negros Bean. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 440796. An heirloom variety from Sonora, Mexico.