Bean, Anasazi Cave Pole Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), packet of 10 seeds, organic
$3.95
Family: Legume (Fabaceae)
Annual. 55 days to green beans, 90 days to dry beans.
(Anasazi Cave Bean, Pole Beans, Aztec Bean, New Mexico Cave Beans, Appaloosa) The story goes that this strain of beans were discovered in a ceramic pot sealed with tree resin in an Anasazi cave, making this a 1,500 year old cultivar. The beans grew, turning out to be a vigorous pole bean that makes flattened green beans that may be steamed to make an awesome dish. If allowed to mature and dry, the beans that result may be soaked overnight and slow-cooked the next day to make an incomperable chili dish. The beans taste sweet and creamy (like a Pinto Bean) and cook to a smooth texture. They cook a bit more rapidly than modern dry beans, and they are less gassy.
10 Seeds per Packet, Certified Organically Grown
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Laura Meyer (verified owner) –
Planted in the last days of May here in 4b, they grew easily and beautifully throughout our cold, wet summer, up a squash trellis and stalks of Hopi blue corn. We let them mature and harvested many dry beans in the fall (late September all the way into early November), which as stated above are very tender and tasty! And so cute. These really called forth delight, wonder, and reverence at this mysterious, magical process called life. Thank you!
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tealady7777 –
These are wonderful beans! As a Southerner, I was raised on Pinto beans and a bevy of peas and other beans, as an Army brat, tried new foods everywhere Dad was stationed, and continued this once married. Ind Colorado, we discovered dried Anasazi beans. Oh. My. Similar to pinto beans, but a different texture, softer. The dried cook in less time than dried pintos. They are easy to eat and digest. I cook mine with oregano, Serrano or Birds Eye chilis, fresh and dried garlic, cumin, and salt. Serve with chopped onion and tomatoes, rice, and tortillas or cornbread. Coleslaw is a nice addition, as are collard greens. Great vegetarian dinner. I can’t wait to grow my own Anasazi beans!
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Alice Tillett (verified owner) –
These beans are amazing. They took over 90 days to mature. They are wonderful 😊.
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Rosy (verified owner) –
This bean grew well with no tending, chemicals, or fertilizer in raised beds. Planted in a bed that had rust the previous year. Beans had no rust or any imperfections. Beans were very delicious sauteed with a little salt. Bugs left them be except for a few grasshoppers, which took a few bites. Did well in drought and high humidity.
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Richo Cech –
Hello Rosy,
Thanks for this detailed account, it is helpful to all of us. Honestly, the genetics of this bean may predate susceptibility to some of the modern pathogens, so it is a good clean grow. I really tended and attended to my row of Anasazi Cave Beans this year and am giving thanks for a late frost date, as they still have a ways to go before they are ready to pick for seed.
richo
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Carrie (verified owner) –
Will these work for a fall garden (Cleveland TX- Zone 8b/9a?
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Richo Cech –
hi carrie, as long as soil temp is above 70 and air does not freeze, they’ll perform fine. r
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Asha –
This is my first time growing beans and these did great. They grew lush and tall all summer and finally flowered and have been producing lots of beans in Sept. (zone 8b). I will definitely plant these again. Photo: pole beans are the flat ones towards the back
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