Beans Dry

Black Turtle

Black Turtle HEIRLOOM drying bean is easy to grow on upright, semi-runner bushes. The handsome purple pods cover small black seeds that bring excellent flavour to refritos, refried beans, soups, and chili.
Matures in 100 days. (open pollinated seeds)

BN144 A (50g) approximately 275 seeds
BN144 C (250g) approximately 1375 seeds
BN144 D (1kg) approximately 5500 seeds
BN144 E (5kg) approximately 27500 seeds

Black Turtle Organic

An old HEIRLOOM that has been grown for over 150 years. Black Turtle bean plants are "semi-runners," meaning they grow on bushes that benefit from some support. These tasty soup beans turn from black to dark brown when cooked.
Matures in 80 days. (open pollinated seeds)

BN143 A (50g) approximately 250 seeds
BN143 B (100g) approximately 500 seeds
BN143 C (250g) approximately 1250 seeds
BN143 D (1kg) approximately 5000 seeds
BN143 E (5kg) approximately 25000 seeds

Borlotti

The Italian HEIRLOOM. Long vines that will grow to 20 feet tall if provided support. These "rampicante" climbing beans produce masses of 15cm (6") pods by late summer, each filled iwth good, firm, cream coloured beans streaked with red. You'll be amazed how productive this vigorous climber can be. The beans are easy to shuck and dry, and once reconstituted for winter soups, they are creamy in texture, with a wonderful nutty flavour.
Matures in 80 days. (open pollinated seeds)

BN120 A (50g) approximately 45 seeds
BN120 B (100g) approximately 90 seeds
BN120 C (250g) approximately 225 seeds
BN120 D (1kg) approximately 900 seeds
 

Dark Red Kidney Organic

A classic flavourful strain of Red Kidney bean, perfect for chili and growing into productive, upright, non-sprawling plants. Our Dark Red Kidney bean seeds are burgundy in colour and CERTIFIED ORGANIC.
Matures in 100 days. (open pollinated seed)

BN147 A (50g) approximately 115 seeds
BN147 B (100g) approximately 230 seeds
BN144 C (250g) approximately 575 seeds
BN147 D (1kg) approximately 2300 seeds

French Horticultural

French HEIRLOOM beans grown for dried seed, also known as Borlotti or Cranberry beans. 15cm (6”) pods are not recommended for eating - save the dry beans instead. The seeds and pods are yellow, streaked with red. These are nutty to chestnut in flavour, and have a creamy texture. Popular in Mediterranean cuisine. For dwarf variety, see BN159, the Taylorhort variety.
Matures in 65 days. (open pollinated seeds)

BN160 A (50g) approximately 80 seeds
BN160 B (100g) approximately 160 seeds
BN160 C (250g) approximately 400 seeds
BN160 D (1kg) approximately 1600 seeds

Orca

Sometimes called Yin Yang or even Calypso, these unusual HEIRLOOM bean seeds are from Mexico. The bush plants need to be started as early as possible to ensure that the pods mature to a crisp texture while on the plant in late August. The stunning black and white seeds are a cook's delight.
Matures in 80 days. (open pollinated seeds)

BN142 A (25g) approximately 55 seeds
BN142 B (100g) approximately 220 seeds
BN142 C (250g) approximately 550 seeds
BN142 D (1kg) approximately 2200 seeds

Taylor Horticultural

A dwarf Italian HEIRLOOM bush plant that is good in cool climates. Collect the tan beans streaked with red for dry "Borlotti" style beans, with a nutty flavour and creamy texture.

Matures in 80 days. (open pollinated seeds)

BN159 A (50g) approximately 100 seeds
BN159 B (100g) approximately 200 seeds
BN159 C (250g) approximately 500 seeds
BN159 D (1kg) approximately 2000 seeds
BN159 E (5kg) approximately 10000 seeds