Beans - Runner

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.

56 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Mountaineer Half Runner Beans. This short pole plant produces high yields of delicious, medium-light green beans, 4” long by ½” wide. It is a popular heirloom green bean variety that is very flavorful and used in both green and dried forms. Great for fresh eating, canning, freezing, or shelling. Vines are very short and do not require staking. Good freezing and canning variety. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 549685. Disease Resistant: BCMV. An heirloom variety from West Virginia.

68 days. Phaseolus coccineus. Open Pollinated. Painted Lady Runner Bean. This pole plant produces good yields of 12" long green beans. It is a beautiful heirloom runner bean variety dating back to the 1800s or earlier references to the 1590s in some lore. Beans are very flavorful. The young pods can be eaten fresh like green beans, and mature beans are good for drying, canning, freezing, or using in stews and soups. This variety has red and white blossoms, which attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. They make an excellent ornamental climbing screen or trellis plant. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 550439. An heirloom variety from the USA.

50 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Pink Half Runner Bean. This early maturing plant produces excellent yields of 5" long green beans. This Appalachian favorite is a versatile dual-purpose bean: use it young as tender snap beans, or let it mature for drying. These beautiful beans can be canned, dried, or used fresh. It has a peanut bean taste. Also known as Peanut Bean. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

75 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Prizewinner Runner Bean. This pole plant produces high yields of delicious, medium-light green, 12” long by ½” wide flat beans. It is a popular heirloom pole runner bean variety prized for its high yields, long fleshy pods, excellent flavor, and ornamental value. Beans are very flavorful and used in both green and dried forms. The bean has violet and black speckled beans. For fresh use, the beans are best when they are picked young. An excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety from the USA.

50 days. Phaseolus coccineus. Open Pollinated. Scarlet Runner Bean. This early maturing pole plant produces good yields of beautiful green beans. It is a popular heirloom pole bean variety known for its striking scarlet-red flowers, vigorous climbing vines, and edible beans. They are both ornamental and productive, often grown for their beauty and to attract hummingbirds, bees, and pollinators. Runner bean with beautiful orange flowers that attract hummingbirds. Beans are very flavorful and used in both green and dried forms. Excellent freezing and canning variety. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 549448. An heirloom variety from the USA.

52 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Open Pollinated. State Half Runner Bean. This semi-bush type plant produces excellent yields of 4” long by ½” wide light green beans. It is a popular green bean variety that produces short, semi-vining plants with limited climbing runners, often not requiring staking, making it space-efficient and suitable for smaller gardens. Beans are very flavorful and used in both green and dried forms. Vines are very short and do not require staking. Good freezing and canning variety. This variety thrives in adverse weather conditions. Heat Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 549599. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: N.

80 days. Phaseolus coccineus. Open Pollinated. White Emergo Runner Beans. This pole plant produces good yields of large, white green beans. It is a popular heirloom pole/runner bean variety prized for its heavy yields, tender pods, and attractive, creamy-white flowers. Beans are very flavorful and are used fresh or dried. They are smooth, green, and stringless when young. Used as a butterbean. These vigorous climbing pole beans can reach 8 to 10 ft tall. Needs support like trellises, poles, or fences. Also known as Sweet White Runners. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 475745. An heirloom variety from the USA.

60 days. Phaseolus coccineus. Open Pollinated. White Half Runner Bean. This pole plant produces good yields of 4" long green beans. Beans are very flavorful and are used like green beans and dried beans. Vines are very short and do not require staking. Excellent freezing and canning variety. An excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 36478. A variety from the USA.

53 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Pinto Bean. This half-runner type plant produces good yields of 4" long flat green beans. It can be used as a snap bean when young. It is a popular bean used in many Mexican, Tex-Mex, and Southwestern dishes, including refried beans, chili, and soups. They’re nutritious, packed with protein, fiber, folate, and iron. Great for making baked beans, refried beans, and bean soups. Very popular in Mexican dishes. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 661842. A variety from the USA.

104 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Midnight Black Turtle Soup Bean. This low-growing runner plant produces heavy yields of small black beans. It is known for producing small, shiny, jet-black beans with excellent flavor. Ideal for spicy soups, stews, and frying. A Latin favorite for making soup. The plant keeps beans off the ground. This is one of the most productive low-growing semi-runner plants. Also known as Midnight Black Turtle Beans. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, W6 51230. A variety from the USA.