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Seed Exchange - Lovely waxy and golden beans that seem to go on forever. The beans are very productive and can be used in fresh eating, cooked, frozen and canned. Bush bean Wax bean with delicious flavor Stringless pods 5-7 inch long pods 50-65 days Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest frequently for increased yields. Direct Seed 2" apart Planting Depth 1" Rows 36-48" apart

Seed Exchange - Lovely waxy and golden beans that seem to go on forever. The beans are very productive and can be used in fresh eating, cooked, frozen and canned. 
<ul>
<li>Bush bean</li>
<li>Wax bean with delicious flavor</li>
<li>Stringless pods</li>
<li>5-7 inch long pods</li>
<li>50-65 days</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest frequently for increased yields.
Direct Seed 2" apart
Planting Depth 1"
Rows 36-48" apart

Pencil Pod Golden Wax Bush Bean, 1900 Heirloom

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Seed Exchange - In 1898 Abel Steele of Ferguson, Ontario won a $25.00 prize for naming this new variety from Peter Henderson & Company, previously known as “New Green Bush Bean No. 1.” Heavy crops of excellent quality, brittle, stringless 6-7" pods. Productive plants grow up to 18" tall. Sprawling bush habit, snap, 45-50 days Bush bean Sprawling bush habit Stringless pods Extremely productive Snap bean 45-50 days 50 seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest frequently for increased yields. Direct Seed 2" apart Planting Depth 1" Trellis, Fence, or Tee-Pee Rows 36-48" apart

Seed Exchange - In 1898 Abel Steele of Ferguson, Ontario won a $25.00 prize for naming this new variety from Peter Henderson &amp; Company, previously known as “New Green Bush Bean No. 1.” Heavy crops of excellent quality, brittle, stringless 6-7" pods. Productive plants grow up to 18" tall. Sprawling bush habit, snap, 45-50 days
<ul>
<li>Bush bean</li>
<li>Sprawling bush habit</li>
<li>Stringless pods</li>
<li>Extremely productive</li>
<li>Snap bean</li>
<li>45-50 days</li>
<li>50 seeds</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest frequently for increased yields.
Direct Seed 2" apart
Planting Depth 1"
Trellis, Fence, or Tee-Pee
Rows 36-48" apart

Bountiful Bean, 1898 Heirloom, organic available

Firefly Farm 50 Seeds

Seedsavers Exchange 50 Organic Seeds

The Seed Savers Exchange - Also called Hidatsa Indian Red, this variety was originally grown by the Hidatsa tribe in the Missouri River Valley of North Dakota. In 1915, it was introduced to commerce in Oscar Will’s Pioneer Indian Collection of seeds. The dark-red seeds are reminiscent of kidney beans, and the productive, sprawling bush plants will climb to 3' if given support. Bush habit, dry, 80-100 days. ±1,300 seeds/lb Bush bean Sprawling bush plants will climb to three feet if supported Dark red seeds Dry bean 50 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest snap beans frequently for increased yields. Leave some pods on the vine and harvest when completely mature for dry beans. Direct Seed 2" apart Plant 1" deep Plant Rows 36-48" apart Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">Also called Hidatsa Indian Red, this variety was originally grown by the Hidatsa tribe in the Missouri River Valley of North Dakota. In 1915, it was introduced to commerce in Oscar Will’s Pioneer Indian Collection of seeds. The dark-red seeds are reminiscent of kidney beans, and the productive, sprawling bush plants will climb to 3' if given support. Bush habit, dry, 80-100 days. ±1,300 seeds/lb
<li>Bush bean </li>
<li>Sprawling bush plants will climb to three feet if supported </li>
<li>Dark red seeds </li>
<li>Dry bean </li>
<li>50 Seeds per packet</li>
  
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest snap beans frequently for increased yields. Leave some pods on the vine and harvest when completely mature for dry beans.
Direct Seed 2" apart 
Plant 1" deep
Plant Rows 36-48" apart
Full Sun 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability
We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at <a data-mce-fragment="1" href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/pages/seeds-vegetables" data-mce-href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/pages/seeds-vegetables">Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)</a>

Hidatsa Red Bean, pre-1915 Heirloom

Seedsaver Exchange 50 Seeds

Firefly Farm 250 Seeds

The Seed Exchange - This historic French string bean bears delicious, slender pods and does well in cool soil. This variety’s tiny gourmet green beans are best eaten when picked every 2 or 3 days, while still very young and before any strings develop. Bush habit, snap, 50-60 days. ± 1,1000 seeds/lb Bush bean Open-Pollinated Tolerates cool soil Snap bean 50 Seeds per pacl Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest frequently for increased yields. Direct Seed 2" apart Plant 1" deep Plant Rows 36-48" apart Full sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varitities so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

The Seed Exchange - This historic French string bean bears delicious, slender pods and does well in cool soil. This variety’s tiny gourmet green beans are best eaten when picked every 2 or 3 days, while still very young and before any strings develop. Bush habit, snap, 50-60 days. ± 1,1000 seeds/lb
<li>Bush bean </li>
<li>Open-Pollinated</li>
<li>Tolerates cool soil </li>
<li>Snap bean</li>
<li>50 Seeds per pacl</li>
 
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest frequently for increased yields.
Direct Seed 2" apart 
Plant 1" deep
Plant Rows 36-48" apart
Full sun 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability
We are always adding new varitities so please check back often at <a data-mce-fragment="1" href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/pages/seeds-vegetables" data-mce-href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/pages/seeds-vegetables">Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)</a>

Fin de Bagnol Bush Bean, Heirloom

The Seed Exchange - One of the 1,186 beans given to SSE in 1981 by bean collector John Withee of Massachusetts. Named for Carrie Belle Stallard of Wise County, Virginia. This variety dates to at least the 1930s. Maroon beans splashed with white, 5-6 seeds per pod. Wonderful rich meaty flavor, great for soups. Very productive. Pole habit, dry, 85-95 days. ±680 seeds/lb. Pole bean Maroon and white beans Open Pollinated Meaty flavor Very productive Dry bean 85-95 days Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest dry beans when the pods are completely mature and dry. Direct Seed 2" apart Plant 1" deep Support: Trellis, tepee, or fencing Full sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varitities so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

The Seed Exchange - One of the 1,186 beans given to SSE in 1981 by bean collector John Withee of Massachusetts. Named for Carrie Belle Stallard of Wise County, Virginia. This variety dates to at least the 1930s. Maroon beans splashed with white, 5-6 seeds per pod. Wonderful rich meaty flavor, great for soups. Very productive. Pole habit, dry, 85-95 days. ±680 seeds/lb. 
<ul>
<li>Pole bean </li>
<li>Maroon and white beans </li>
<li>Open Pollinated</li>
<li>Meaty flavor </li>
<li>Very productive </li>
<li>Dry bean </li>
<li>85-95 days 
</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest dry beans when the pods are completely mature and dry.
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed 2" apart</li>
<li>Plant 1" deep</li>
<li>Support: Trellis, tepee, or fencing</li>
<li>Full sun </li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability
We are always adding new varitities so please check back often at <a data-mce-fragment="1" href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/pages/seeds-vegetables">Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)</a>

Good Mother Stallard Pole Bean, 1930's Heirloom

Seedsavers Exchange- 50 Seeds

Firefly - 35 Seeds ( 5' row)

From the Hidatsa tribe who raised corn, squash, beans, and sunflowers in the Missouri River Valley of North Dakota. Shield Figure beans are described in Buffalo Bird Woman’s Garden (1917). This very productive variety was boarded onto Slow Food USA’s Ark of Taste in 2005. Pole habit, dry, 90 days. ±600 seeds/lb. Pole bean White beans with tan and brown markings Open-Pollinated Very productive Dry bean 90 days Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest dry beans when the pods are completely mature and dry. Direct Seed 2" apart Plant 1" deep Support using Trellis, tepee, or fencing Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

From the Hidatsa tribe who raised corn, squash, beans, and sunflowers in the Missouri River Valley of North Dakota. Shield Figure beans are described in Buffalo Bird Woman’s Garden (1917). This very productive variety was boarded onto Slow Food USA’s Ark of Taste in 2005. Pole habit, dry, 90 days. ±600 seeds/lb.
<li>Pole bean</li>
<li>White beans with tan and brown markings</li>
<li>Open-Pollinated</li>
<li>Very productive</li>
<li>Dry bean</li>
<li>90 days</li>
 
Instructions -
<meta charset="utf-8">
Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest dry beans when the pods are completely mature and dry.
Direct Seed 2" apart 
Plant 1" deep
<meta charset="utf-8">
Support using Trellis, tepee, or fencing
Full Sun 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability
We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at <a href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/pages/seeds-vegetables" data-mce-fragment="1">Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)</a>

Hidatsa Shield Figure Bean, pre-1917 Heirloom

Seedsavers Exchange 50 Seeds

Firefly Farm 20 Seeds (8' row)

The Seed Exchange - (aka Amish Knuttle) Cut short-type bean packed with small square seeds that are white speckled with rose. Prized for delicious flavor despite strings. Also excellent as a dry bean. Pole habit, snap or dry, 100 days. It is said these beans came over with the Pilgrims but it’s more likely they were gifted by Native Americans. Pole bean Square white seeds speckled with rose Delicious flavor despite strings Excellent as a dry bean Snap or dry bean 100 days Instructions -Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest snap beans frequently for increased yields. Leave some pods on the vine and harvest when completely mature for dry beans. Direct Seed 2" apart Plant 1" deep Support using Trellis, tepee, or fencing Full sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

The Seed Exchange - (aka Amish Knuttle) Cut short-type bean packed with small square seeds that are white speckled with rose. Prized for delicious flavor despite strings. Also excellent as a dry bean. Pole habit, snap or dry, 100 days.
It is said these beans came over with the Pilgrims but it’s more likely they were gifted by Native Americans. 
<ul>
<li>Pole bean</li>
<li>Square white seeds speckled with rose</li>
<li>Delicious flavor despite strings</li>
<li>Excellent as a dry bean</li>
<li>Snap or dry bean</li>
<li>100 days</li>
</ul>
Instructions -Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest snap beans frequently for increased yields. Leave some pods on the vine and harvest when completely mature for dry beans.
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed 2" apart</li>
<li>Plant 1" deep</li>
<li>Support using Trellis, tepee, or fencing</li>
<li>Full sun </li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability
We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at <a href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/pages/seeds-vegetables" data-mce-fragment="1">Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)</a>

Mayflower Bean, Heirloom 1500's, Cut-short Bean

Firefly Minipack 15 Seeds

The Seed Exchange - Known as the most dependable early green bean, this easy-to-grow variety offers excellent flavor and is one of the best for freezing and canning. It germinates well in cooler soil, adapts to diverse soil and climate conditions, and is disease-resistant. Round, straight pods grow heavily on compact plants. Introduced in 1965 by horticulturist Dr. Hoffman of the U.S. Vegetable Laboratory in South Carolina. Bush habit, snap, 50-55 days. Bush bean Excellent flavor Disease resistant Cool-weather tolerant Snap bean 50-55 days ±1,200 seeds/lb Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest frequently for increased yields. Direct Seed 2" apart Plant 1" deep Plant Rows 36-48" apart Full sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

The Seed Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">Known as the most dependable early green bean, this easy-to-grow variety offers excellent flavor and is one of the best for freezing and canning. It germinates well in cooler soil, adapts to diverse soil and climate conditions, and is disease-resistant. Round, straight pods grow heavily on compact plants. Introduced in 1965 by horticulturist Dr. Hoffman of the U.S. Vegetable Laboratory in South Carolina. Bush habit, snap, 50-55 days.
<ul>
<li>Bush bean</li>
<li>Excellent flavor</li>
<li>Disease resistant</li>
<li>Cool-weather tolerant</li>
<li>Snap bean</li>
<li>50-55 days</li>
<li>±1,200 seeds/lb</li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest frequently for increased yields.
Direct Seed 2" apart 
Plant 1" deep
Plant Rows 36-48" apart
Full sun 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability
We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at <a href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/pages/seeds-vegetables" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/pages/seeds-vegetables">Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)</a>

Provider Bush Bean

Tiger's Eye Bush Bean - One we like to grow every few years as it is excellent when cooked freshed. The Seed Exchange - Originally from Chile or Argentina. Wonderfully rich flavor and smooth texture. Very tender skins almost disappear when cooked. Great for chili or refried beans. Can also be used as fresh shell beans. Productive 24" plants. Bush habit, shell or dry, 80-90 days. ±650 seeds/lb. Bush habit Rich flavor and smooth texture Shell or dry bean 80-90 days 50 Seeds per pack Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest snap beans frequently for increased yields. Leave some pods on the vine and harvest when completely mature for dry beans. Direct Seed 2" Apart Plant 1" deep Rows Apart: 36-48" Full sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Tiger's Eye Bush Bean - One we like to grow every few years as it is excellent when cooked freshed. 
The Seed Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">Originally from Chile or Argentina. Wonderfully rich flavor and smooth texture. Very tender skins almost disappear when cooked. Great for chili or refried beans. Can also be used as fresh shell beans. Productive 24" plants. Bush habit, shell or dry, 80-90 days. ±650 seeds/lb.
<ul>
<li>Bush habit</li>
<li>Rich flavor and smooth texture</li>
<li>Shell or dry bean</li>
<li>80-90 days</li>
<li>50 Seeds per pack 
</li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest snap beans frequently for increased yields. Leave some pods on the vine and harvest when completely mature for dry beans. 
Direct Seed 2" Apart
Plant 1" deep
<meta charset="utf-8"><meta charset="utf-8">Rows Apart: 36-48" 
Full sun 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability
We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at <a href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/pages/seeds-vegetables" data-mce-fragment="1">Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)</a>

Tiger's Eye Bush Bean

Seedsaver's Exchange - 50 Seeds

Firefly Farm - 50 Seeds

Our supply is almost done for 2026, hurry nowto secure your seeds. Firefly Farm & Mercantile - Sieva Lima, aka Carolina Lima or Small White Lima. This lima is our most popular lima we offer. Folks love the rich butter bean flavor. The vines will reach 10' and on our 6' fence we tend to trim them to 7' so it spurs them into bean production a little quicker since our farm is in a valley. Our stock will be limited in 2026 as we partner with small farms to grow the stock we need to meet our gardeners' needs. The cool nights help to ripen the seed so it is happy up north but must be started right away once it is warm enough. Sieva is very productive and those in zones 6-10 will enjoy long harvests while those in zones 5 and cooler weather will need to maximize their harvest by ensuring proper watering and excellent soil for them to grow in. Characteristics: Good for the North and Great for the South Most Popular Lima We Offer Pole Lima bean Small white seeds 75 - 90 days 25 seeds or enough to do 10-12' of fence. Instructions: Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. Direct Seed 2-3" apart or 6" apart if you want to skip thinning. We hold a few seeds back in case we have any gaps. Planting Depth 1" Rows Apart: 48-72" or we just run them down our fence line. Full Sun

Our supply is almost done for 2026, hurry nowto secure your seeds. 
 Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile -  Sieva Lima, aka Carolina Lima or Small White Lima. This lima is our most popular lima we offer. Folks love the rich butter bean flavor. The vines will reach 10' and on our 6' fence we tend to trim them to 7' so it spurs them into bean production a little quicker since our farm is in a valley. 
Our stock will be limited in 2026 as we partner with small farms to grow the stock we need to meet our gardeners' needs. The cool nights help to ripen the seed so it is happy up north but must be started right away once it is warm enough. Sieva is very productive and those in zones 6-10 will enjoy long harvests while those in zones 5 and cooler  weather will need to maximize their harvest by ensuring proper watering and excellent soil for them to grow in. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Good for the North and Great for the South</li>
<li>Most Popular Lima We Offer</li>
<li>Pole Lima bean</li>
<li>Small white seeds</li>
<li>75 - 90 days</li>
<li>25 seeds or enough to do 10-12' of fence.</li>
</ul>
Instructions: 
Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures. Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Limas prefer full sun. 
Direct Seed 2-3" apart or 6" apart if you want to skip thinning. We hold a few seeds back in case we have any gaps. 
Planting Depth 1"
Rows Apart: 48-72" or we just run them down our fence line. 
Full Sun

Sieva Lima Bean, 1700's Heirloom

Firefly Farm Mini-Packet - 10 Seeds

Firefly Farm Packet - 25 Seeds

The Seed Savers Exchange - also knowns as Bicolor Runner, Painted Runner. Friar Antonio de Arrabida described this species in Flora of Rio de Janeiro in 1827. Incredibly beautiful bi-colored blossoms are very attractive to hummingbird moths. This strain is less affected by warmer temperatures than other runner beans and is a prolific bloomer. Esteemed as both an ornamental and edible climber. Pole habit, 68 days. ±450 seeds/lb. Characteristics: Bi-colored blossoms attract hummingbirds Beans are black and speckled with tan edges Esteemed as both an ornamental and edible climber Tolerates heat Pole bean 68 days ±450 seeds/lb 25 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Runner beans prefer full sun, although they tolerate part shade very well. Young pods can be eaten whole, or the beans can be eaten fresh or dried. Even the flowers are edible. Direct Seed: 2" Apart Seed Depth: 1" Rows Apart: 24-36" Support: Trellis, tepee, or netting Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - also knowns as Bicolor Runner, Painted Runner. Friar Antonio de Arrabida described this species in Flora of Rio de Janeiro in 1827. Incredibly beautiful bi-colored blossoms are very attractive to hummingbird moths. This strain is less affected by warmer temperatures than other runner beans and is a prolific bloomer. Esteemed as both an ornamental and edible climber. Pole habit, 68 days. ±450 seeds/lb. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Bi-colored blossoms attract hummingbirds</li>
<li>Beans are black and speckled with tan edges</li>
<li>Esteemed as both an ornamental and edible climber</li>
<li>Tolerates heat</li>
<li>Pole bean</li>
<li>68 days</li>
<li>±450 seeds/lb</li>
<li>25 seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Runner beans prefer full sun, although they tolerate part shade very well. Young pods can be eaten whole, or the beans can be eaten fresh or dried. Even the flowers are edible.
<meta charset="utf-8">Direct Seed: 2" Apart
<meta charset="utf-8">Seed Depth: 1"
<meta charset="utf-8">Rows Apart: 24-36"
<meta charset="utf-8">Support: Trellis, tepee, or netting
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Painted Lady Improved Runner Bean, 1827 Heirloom

Seedsavers Exchange 25 Seeds

Firefly Farm Minipack 10 Seed

Firefly Farm 25 Seeds

Sweet Lorane Fava Beans are a rare treat in the fava bean world. We are glad to offer them. They are slightly smaller than your Broad Windsor and sweeter. The skins contain less tanins thus removing much of the bitter flavor, favas can be known for. They are a more modern open-pollinted variety from the 1980's, As with all favas they do not care for the heat and can tolerate cold temperatures down to zero degrees hence why it is important to sow in early spring when peas, lettuces, kales can be sown. Favas feed the soil and are often used as a cover crop as well. Bush Bean Open Pollinated 65-100 days 25 seeds Grown on Small Farms Instructions - Plant in fall in mild climates or plant as soon as the soil is workable as its hardy down to 10 degrees F. Direct Seed 6-8" apart Planting Depth 1-2" We like to space them 8" at least to allow good air circulation in case late spring is warmer than usual Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Sweet Lorane Fava Beans are a rare treat in the fava bean world.  We are glad to offer them. They are slightly smaller than your Broad Windsor and sweeter. The skins contain less tanins thus removing much of the bitter flavor, favas can be known for. They are a more modern open-pollinted variety from the 1980's, As with all favas they do not care for the heat and can tolerate cold temperatures down to zero degrees hence why it is important to sow in early spring when peas, lettuces, kales can be sown. Favas feed the soil and are often used as a cover crop as well. 
<ul>
<li>Bush Bean</li>
<li>Open Pollinated</li>
<li>65-100 days</li>
<li>25 seeds</li>
<li>Grown on Small Farms</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Plant in fall in mild climates or plant as soon as the soil is workable as its hardy down to 10 degrees F. 
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed 6-8" apart</li>
<li>Planting Depth 1-2"</li>
<li>We like to space them 8" at least to allow good air circulation in case late spring is warmer than usual</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Fava Bean Sweet Lorane

The Living Seed Company -This wonderful heirloom bean is considered to be one of the oldest wax beans and was believed to have been introduced around the 1870's! Known for its rich buttery flavor, stringless properties and delicious taste! This steady and productive bush bean variety will keep continue to provide excellent yields! Excellent for preservation in canning, freezing and as a dry shelly bean! Organic Stringless Bush Bean 15-24" tall 50-65 days 40 seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after 2-3 weeks of last frost as beans do like the ground to be warmer. Direct Seed 3-6" apart Planting Depth 1/4' Thin 6" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Living Seed Company -This wonderful heirloom bean is considered to be one of the oldest wax beans and was believed to have been introduced around the 1870's!
Known for its rich buttery flavor, stringless properties and delicious taste!  This steady and productive bush bean variety will keep continue to provide excellent yields!  Excellent for preservation in canning, freezing and as a dry shelly bean!
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Stringless 
</li>
<li>Bush Bean 15-24" tall</li>
<li>50-65 days</li>
<li>40 seeds</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after 2-3 weeks of last frost as beans do like the ground to be warmer.
Direct Seed 3-6" apart
Planting Depth 1/4'
Thin 6" apart 
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Golden Wax Bean, 1870's Heirloom, Organic

High Mowing Organic Seeds - Pre-mixed purple, yellow, and green snap beans make an eye-catching custom blend. No more hand mixing after a bean harvest our tri-color bean blend makes it easy and efficient to offer bags of colorful beans! Varieties were selected for their excellent flavor and even rates of maturity. Plant successions and harvest these beautiful, festive beans all season. Includes gold, purple and green snap beans. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated HMOs Exclusive Matures evenly 4-6" pods 55 days 1 oz approx. 145 seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest dry beans when the pods are completely mature and dry. Direct Seed 2" apart Planting Depth 1-2" Plant Rows Apart 36"- 48"

High Mowing Organic Seeds - Pre-mixed purple, yellow, and green snap beans make an eye-catching custom blend. No more hand mixing after a bean harvest our tri-color bean blend makes it easy and efficient to offer bags of colorful beans! Varieties were selected for their excellent flavor and even rates of maturity. Plant successions and harvest these beautiful, festive beans all season. Includes gold, purple and green snap beans.
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated </li>
<li>HMOs Exclusive </li>
<li>Matures evenly </li>
<li>4-6" pods </li>
<li>55 days</li>
<li>1 oz approx. 145 seeds  
</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest dry beans when the pods are completely mature and dry.
Direct Seed 2" apart
Planting Depth 1-2" 
Plant Rows Apart 36"- 48"

Mardi Gras Bean Blend

The Seed Exchange - This bean’s longtime steward—Stephen Deane of Wayne, Maine—described it as “the finest variety of large, white baking bean that anyone here has ever had.” Ideal for baking and making soup, the kidney-shaped bean (developed by Stephen’s Uncle Bert) has a mild flavor as well as a light, “fluffy” texture and cooks quickly. Plants reach 1-1.5' tall and mature mid-season; each pod has 4-5 seeds and measures 5-6" long when fully expanded. Bush habit, dry. 80 days to dry beans. Organic. From the Collection for 2022 Organic Bush bean White kidney-shaped bean Light "fluffy" texture cooks quickly Dry bean Bush habit 80 days Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest dry beans when the pods are completely mature and dry. Direct Seed: 2" Apart Seed Depth: 1" Rows Apart: 36-48" Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

The Seed Exchange - This bean’s longtime steward—Stephen Deane of Wayne, Maine—described it as “the finest variety of large, white baking bean that anyone here has ever had.” Ideal for baking and making soup, the kidney-shaped bean (developed by Stephen’s Uncle Bert) has a mild flavor as well as a light, “fluffy” texture and cooks quickly. Plants reach 1-1.5' tall and mature mid-season; each pod has 4-5 seeds and measures 5-6" long when fully expanded. Bush habit, dry. 80 days to dry beans. Organic.
<ul>
<li>From the Collection for 2022</li>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Bush bean</li>
<li>White kidney-shaped bean</li>
<li>Light "fluffy" texture cooks quickly</li>
<li>Dry bean</li>
<li>Bush habit</li>
<li>80 days</li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest dry beans when the pods are completely mature and dry.
Direct Seed: 2" Apart 
Seed Depth: 1"
Rows Apart: 36-48"
Light: Full Sun 
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Bert Dean's Baking Bean, 1897 Heirloom

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - A vigorous bush-producing round straight pods with fine flavor. Prolific. Resistant to bean mosaic virus. 15-18 in. plant with mostly stringless 6-8 in. pods. Excellent for freezing or canning. Certified Organic Heirloom Especially well-suited to the South-East, popular from coast to coast. Snap Bean 1 oz, ~50 seeds Instructions - Peppering seeds with inoculants before sowing helps ensure good growth. Beans may benefit from a source of soluble nitrogen (if your soil is low in nitrogen) during the first 3 weeks until nitrogen-fixing nodules develop, but do not apply nitrogen after this period. Dark-seeded beans are more resistant to rotting in cool soil than light-seeded beans. Beans need a minimum soil temperature of 65 degrees F to germinate well, otherwise, seeds may rot. Plant every 3 weeks for a steady supply. For snap beans, pick before seeds fill the pods. Keep well picked so that plants continue to bear. Well-drained garden soil; do best in soils with pH above 6.0. After the last frost, plant seeds 1 in. deep Plant 2 in. apart Rows: 12-18 in. apart Thinning: 4 in. apart Avoid watering the plants in the evening. Mulch plants to prevent rain from splashing dirt on beans. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

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Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">A vigorous bush-producing round straight pods with fine flavor. Prolific. Resistant to bean mosaic virus. 15-18 in. plant with mostly stringless 6-8 in. pods. Excellent for freezing or canning. 
<ul>
<li>Certified Organic </li>
<li>Heirloom </li>
<li>Especially well-suited to the South-East, popular from coast to coast.</li>
<li>Snap Bean</li>
<li>1 oz, ~50 seeds 
</li>
</ul>
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Instructions - Peppering seeds with inoculants before sowing helps ensure good growth. Beans may benefit from a source of soluble nitrogen (if your soil is low in nitrogen) during the first 3 weeks until nitrogen-fixing nodules develop, but do not apply nitrogen after this period. Dark-seeded beans are more resistant to rotting in cool soil than light-seeded beans. Beans need a minimum soil temperature of 65 degrees F to germinate well, otherwise, seeds may rot. Plant every 3 weeks for a steady supply. For snap beans, pick before seeds fill the pods. Keep well picked so that plants continue to bear. 
<ul>
<li>Well-drained garden soil; do best in soils with pH above 6.0. </li>
<li>After the last frost, plant seeds 1 in. deep</li>
<li>Plant 2 in. apart </li>
<li>Rows: 12-18 in. apart </li>
<li>Thinning: 4 in. apart </li>
<li>Avoid watering the plants in the evening. </li>
<li>Mulch plants to prevent rain from splashing dirt on beans. </li>
</ul>
 
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Blue Lake Bush Snap Bean, Organic

Arrives 5/25 so order yours today! High Mowing Organic Seeds - Large, medium- to late-maturing beans with delicious creamy flavor. The first pinto variety with genetic resistance to BCM and CTV, bred in collaboration with Washington State University. Susceptible to Rust. Speckled tan seeds. Very high-yielding pinto ideal for slow-cooking and canning. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Upright bush habit High disease resistance 106 days to bloom 1oz (75-90 beans) Instructions - Beans only require average fertility and prefer pH in the 6.0 - 6.8 range. Choose well-drained, warm soils and use inoculants to increase yields where natural Rhizobia populations are low. The optimal soil temperature for germination is 75-95°F. Beans are particularly sensitive to cool soils and are prone to rot if temperatures are below 55°F. Harvest early and often to increase yields. Remove oversized beans to maintain pod production. Dry beans are harvested once in the fall when plants are drying down. Dry further in cool, dry conditions prior to long-term storage. Beans are ready for storage when the seed coat can not be dented by a fingernail. Store beans in a cool dry place. Sow 1-2" Deep Plant 2-3" apart Space 28-36" apart in rows Days to maturity are from direct seeding after frost danger has passed Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Arrives 5/25 so order yours today! High Mowing Organic Seeds - Large, medium- to late-maturing beans with delicious creamy flavor. The first pinto variety with genetic resistance to BCM and CTV, bred in collaboration with Washington State University. Susceptible to Rust. Speckled tan seeds. Very high-yielding pinto ideal for slow-cooking and canning. 
Characteristics:
<ul>
<li>Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated </li>
<li>Upright bush habit </li>
<li>High disease resistance </li>
<li>106 days to bloom </li>
<li>1oz (75-90 beans)</li>
</ul>
Instructions -
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Beans only require average fertility and prefer pH in the 6.0 - 6.8 range. Choose well-drained, warm soils and use inoculants to increase yields where natural Rhizobia populations are low. The optimal soil temperature for germination is 75-95°F. Beans are particularly sensitive to cool soils and are prone to rot if temperatures are below 55°F. 
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Harvest early and often to increase yields. Remove oversized beans to maintain pod production. Dry beans are harvested once in the fall when plants are drying down. 
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Dry further in cool, dry conditions prior to long-term storage. Beans are ready for storage when the seed coat can not be dented by a fingernail. Store beans in a cool dry place. 
<ul>
<li>Sow 1-2" Deep</li>
<li>Plant 2-3" apart </li>
<li>Space 28-36" apart in rows </li>
<li>Days to maturity are from direct seeding after frost danger has passed </li>
</ul>
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Quincy Pinto Dry Bean, Organic

High Mowing Organic Seeds - Early variety with a concentrated harvest perfect for preserving. Lemon-yellow pods with green tips are round, straight, and tender. Fine flavor and crisp texture ideal for pickling or Lacto-fermenting. Pods hang in clusters around the main stem, making them easy to pick. White seeds. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Concentrated harvest Holds well 4-5" pods High-disease resistance 1 oz of seeds Instructions - Beans only require average fertility and prefer pH in the 6.0 - 6.8 range. Choose well-drained, warm soils and use inoculants to increase yields where natural Rhizobia populations are low. The optimal soil temperature for germination is 75-95°F. Beans are particularly sensitive to cool soils and are prone to rot if temperatures are below 55°F. Harvest early and often to increase yields. Remove oversized beans to maintain pod production. Beans are ready for storage when the seed coat can not be dented by a fingernail. Store beans in a cool dry place. Sow 1-2" Deep Space 6" apart in rows; use single or double rows with 12" between, and 4' center beds with trellis in the middle Days to maturity are from direct seeding after all danger of frost has passed Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

High Mowing Organic Seeds - Early variety with a concentrated harvest perfect for preserving.
Lemon-yellow pods with green tips are round, straight, and tender. Fine flavor and crisp texture ideal for pickling or Lacto-fermenting. Pods hang in clusters around the main stem, making them easy to pick. White seeds.
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated </li>
<li>Concentrated harvest </li>
<li>Holds well </li>
<li>4-5" pods </li>
<li>High-disease resistance </li>
<li>1 oz of seeds</li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Beans only require average fertility and prefer pH in the 6.0 - 6.8 range. Choose well-drained, warm soils and use inoculants to increase yields where natural Rhizobia populations are low. The optimal soil temperature for germination is 75-95°F. Beans are particularly sensitive to cool soils and are prone to rot if temperatures are below 55°F. <meta charset="utf-8">Harvest early and often to increase yields. Remove oversized beans to maintain pod production. Beans are ready for storage when the seed coat can not be dented by a fingernail. Store beans in a cool dry place. 
<ul>
<li>Sow 1-2" Deep</li>
<li>Space 6" apart in rows; use single or double rows with 12" between, and 4' center beds with trellis in the middle  
</li>
<li>Days to maturity are from direct seeding after all danger of frost has passed </li>
</ul>
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Gold Rush Yellow Wax Bean, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - This pole snap bean boasts excellent flavor and texture and remains crunchy and juicy for an extended period of time. Early- to mid-season maturing plants are strong climbers and producers; seeds have good flavor and texture as a dry bean too. This variety was donated to Seed Savers Exchange in 2014 by Paris Fortner of Erie, Michigan, who received its seeds in the 1990s from the daughter of Dallas Edwards (the Tennessee woman for whom the variety is named). Characteristics: Pole bean Donated to SSE in 2014 Crunchy and juicy Very productive Snap or dry bean 52 days Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest dry beans when the pods are completely mature and dry. Direct Seed: 2" Apart Seed Depth: 1" Support: Trellis, tepee, or fencing Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">This pole snap bean boasts excellent flavor and texture and remains crunchy and juicy for an extended period of time. Early- to mid-season maturing plants are strong climbers and producers; seeds have good flavor and texture as a dry bean too. This variety was donated to Seed Savers Exchange in 2014 by Paris Fortner of Erie, Michigan, who received its seeds in the 1990s from the daughter of Dallas Edwards (the Tennessee woman for whom the variety is named).  
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Pole bean </li>
<li>Donated to SSE in 2014 </li>
<li>Crunchy and juicy </li>
<li>Very productive </li>
<li>Snap or dry bean </li>
<li>52 days </li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest dry beans when the pods are completely mature and dry.
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed: 2" Apart </li>
<li>Seed Depth: 1" </li>
<li>Support: Trellis, tepee, or fencing </li>
<li>Light: Full Sun </li>
</ul>
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Dallas Edwards Bean, Heirloom

Back in stock for the upcoming season. Our French Gold Pole Beans never last very long and Renee's always tends to run out before the growing season for zones 4-6 so do get your orders in for these classic. Renee's Garden - Golden-yellow long, slim juicy French filet pole beans with a fine sweet flavor. Sunny pods stand out from green vines for easy harvesting. Great garden performance and yield over a long season. A real treat that is great raw or cooked. This slimmer heirloom us very tender and sweet. They will be sure to be a big hit. Characteristics: Organic Heirloom selection Elegant round and slender pods Juicy texture and fine sweet flavor ~40 seeds, 20g Instructions - In late spring, plant seeds in well-worked, fertile soil in full sun. Erect strong stakes, tripod poles, or trellis at planting time to support vines. Plant 1 inch deep and 4 inches apart along a trellis. Or grow around tripods or stakes, planting 4 to 6 seeds about 4 inches from each pole, then thinning seedlings to 3 best plants per pole. Beans are an easy and reliable crop, but don’t plant seeds too early; cold conditions prevent good germination. For the best yields, pick beans frequently, at least every 2 or 3 days. Filet beans are meant to be eaten when pods are slender, so harvest early, when still pencil-thin. Plant in: May-June for cold winters or March-June for mild winters Full sun Sow Seeds: 4" apart, 1" deep 7-10 days to germinate Days to Harvest: 60 Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Back in stock for the upcoming season. Our French Gold Pole Beans never last very long and Renee's always tends to run out before the growing season for zones 4-6 so do get your orders in for these classic. 
Renee's Garden - <meta charset="utf-8">Golden-yellow long, slim juicy French filet pole beans with a fine sweet flavor. Sunny pods stand out from green vines for easy harvesting. Great garden performance and yield over a long season.
A real treat that is great raw or cooked.  This slimmer heirloom us very tender and sweet. They will be sure to be a big hit. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic  
</li>
<li>Heirloom selection  </li>
<li>Elegant round and slender pods  
</li>
<li>Juicy texture and fine sweet flavor </li>
<li>~40 seeds, 20g </li>
</ul>
Instructions - In late spring, <meta charset="utf-8">plant seeds in well-worked, fertile soil in full sun. Erect strong stakes, tripod poles, or trellis at planting time to support vines. Plant 1 inch deep and 4 inches apart along a trellis. Or grow around tripods or stakes, planting 4 to 6 seeds about 4 inches from each pole, then thinning seedlings to 3 best plants per pole. <meta charset="utf-8">Beans are an easy and reliable crop, but don’t plant seeds too early; cold conditions prevent good germination. <meta charset="utf-8">For the best yields, pick beans frequently, at least every 2 or 3 days. Filet beans are meant to be eaten when pods are slender, so harvest early, when still pencil-thin. 
<ul>
<li>Plant in: May-June for cold winters or March-June for mild winters</li>
<li>Full sun </li>
<li>Sow Seeds: 4" apart, 1" deep </li>
<li>7-10 days to germinate </li>
<li>Days to Harvest: 60 </li>
</ul>
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French Gold Filet Pole Bean, Heirloom

Organic

Conventional

Renee's Garden - Our tendercrisp, flavorful Noodle King selection is easy to grow and yields earlier than other Yard Long varieties, with more weather flexibility, allowing gardeners all over the country to grow them successfully. These amazingly long, slender green pods can easily reach 12-18 inches! Prepare crispy Noodle King beans quickly: sauté, stir-fry, or deep fry tempura-style. Their crisp, juicy texture and fine flavor make these delicious beans a real gourmet treat to grow and enjoy in abundance fresh from the garden. Characteristics: An Asian specialty Long slender pods Easy to grow 12 grams Instructions - In late spring, once night temperatures stay securely above 55°F (13°C), plant seeds in well-worked, fertile soil in full sun. Erect strong stakes, tripod poles, or trellis at planting time to support vines. Plant 1 in. deep & 4 inches apart along a trellis; around tripods or stakes, plant 4 to 6 seeds about 4 in. from each pole, thinning seedlings to 3 best plants per pole. Do not plant too early as cold conditions prevent good germination & growth. For the best yields, pick beans frequently, at least every 2 or 3 days. Harvest these astonishingly long, crispy pods when beans are still pencil thin, the pods snap when bent & before the seeds have filled out inside; generally when about 12 to 18 inches long. If the pods get too thick & bulky, they will be fibrous & tough. Plant in: May-June for cold winters or March-June for mild winters Full sun Sow Seeds: 4" apart, 1" deep 5-10 days to germinate Days to Harvest: 65-75 Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Renee's Garden - Our tendercrisp, flavorful Noodle King selection is easy to grow and yields earlier than other Yard Long varieties, with more weather flexibility, allowing gardeners all over the country to grow them successfully. These amazingly long, slender green pods can easily reach 12-18 inches!
Prepare crispy Noodle King beans quickly: sauté, stir-fry, or deep fry tempura-style. Their crisp, juicy texture and fine flavor make these delicious beans a real gourmet treat to grow and enjoy in abundance fresh from the garden.
Characteristics: 
<li>An Asian specialty  
</li>
<li>Long slender pods </li>
<li>Easy to grow </li>
<li>12 grams</li>
 
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">In late spring, once night temperatures stay securely above 55°F (13°C), plant seeds in well-worked, fertile soil in full sun. Erect strong stakes, tripod poles, or trellis at planting time to support vines. Plant 1 in. deep &amp; 4 inches apart along a trellis; around tripods or stakes, plant 4 to 6 seeds about 4 in. from each pole, thinning seedlings to 3 best plants per pole. <meta charset="utf-8">Do not plant too early as cold conditions prevent good germination &amp; growth. <meta charset="utf-8">For the best yields, pick beans frequently, at least every 2 or 3 days. Harvest these astonishingly long, crispy pods when beans are still pencil thin, the pods snap when bent &amp; before the seeds have filled out inside; generally when about 12 to 18 inches long. If the pods get too thick &amp; bulky, they will be fibrous &amp; tough. 
<ul>
<li>Plant in: May-June for cold winters or March-June for mild winters</li>
<li>Full sun </li>
<li>Sow Seeds: 4" apart, 1" deep </li>
<li>5-10 days to germinate </li>
<li>Days to Harvest: 65-75</li>
</ul>
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Yard Long Noodle King Pole Bean

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Romano Bean Seeds - Heirloom Italian Flat Beans Discover the flavor of Italy in your garden! Romano bean seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris) produce long, flat, tender pods bursting with nutty sweetness. This classic heirloom variety is a staple for fresh eating, stir-fries, soups, and canning. Non-GMO, open-pollinated, and ready to thrive in your veggie patch. Key Features Pod Perfection: 5-6" long, broad, stringless pods with superior flavor—crisp when young, meaty when mature. High Yields: Bush habit (no trellis needed) delivers 4-6 lbs per plant over 2 months. Disease Resistant: Tolerates heat, humidity, and common bean blights for reliable harvests. Versatile Harvest: Pick fresh at 45-60 days; pods stay tender longer than standard green beans. Organic Gardening Favorite: Perfect for sustainable farms or backyard plots; attracts pollinators. "The best Romano beans I've grown—prolific and delicious!" – Customer Review Growing Instructions Planting Time: Sow directly outdoors after last frost (soil 60°F+). Ideal for warm seasons in zones 3-10. Spacing: 2-4" apart in rows 18-24" apart; thin to 6" for bushier growth. Soil & Care: Full sun, well-drained fertile soil (pH 6.0-7.0). Water consistently; mulch to retain moisture. Harvest: Pick every 2-3 days starting at 45 days to encourage production. Succession plant every 2 weeks for continuous supply. Seed Rate: 1 oz sows ~30 ft row (≈150 seeds). Specification Details Plant Type Bush Bean Maturity 55-65 days Height 18-24" Seeds/Packet 100+ Germination 7-10 days (80%+ rate) Ready to grow? Add Romano Bean Seeds to your cart today and elevate your harvest! 🌱🍲

Romano Bean Seeds - Heirloom Italian Flat Beans
Discover the flavor of Italy in your garden! Romano bean seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris) produce long, flat, tender pods bursting with nutty sweetness. This classic heirloom variety is a staple for fresh eating, stir-fries, soups, and canning. Non-GMO, open-pollinated, and ready to thrive in your veggie patch.
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Pod Perfection: 5-6" long, broad, stringless pods with superior flavor—crisp when young, meaty when mature.</li>
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High Yields: Bush habit (no trellis needed) delivers 4-6 lbs per plant over 2 months.</li>
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Disease Resistant: Tolerates heat, humidity, and common bean blights for reliable harvests.</li>
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Versatile Harvest: Pick fresh at 45-60 days; pods stay tender longer than standard green beans.</li>
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Organic Gardening Favorite: Perfect for sustainable farms or backyard plots; attracts pollinators.</li>
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"The best Romano beans I've grown—prolific and delicious!" – Customer Review
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Planting Time: Sow directly outdoors after last frost (soil 60°F+). Ideal for warm seasons in zones 3-10.</li>
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Spacing: 2-4" apart in rows 18-24" apart; thin to 6" for bushier growth.</li>
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Soil &amp; Care: Full sun, well-drained fertile soil (pH 6.0-7.0). Water consistently; mulch to retain moisture.</li>
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Harvest: Pick every 2-3 days starting at 45 days to encourage production. Succession plant every 2 weeks for continuous supply.</li>
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Seed Rate: 1 oz sows ~30 ft row (≈150 seeds).</li>
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<td>55-65 days</td>
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<td>18-24"</td>
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<td>Seeds/Packet</td>
<td>100+</td>
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<td>7-10 days (80%+ rate)</td>
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Ready to grow? Add Romano Bean Seeds to your cart today and elevate your harvest! 🌱🍲

Romano Bush Bean, Organic options available

Firefly Farm 25 Organic Seeds

Seed Exchange - Plants of this historic variety climb vigorously to 6' to show off an abundance of reddish-purple pods that are high-quality, hearty, and stringless. The pods grow 5-7"-long and turn to light green when cooked. Henry Field discovered this variety in an Ozarks garden in the 1930s. Do not confuse this with our Blue Coco Bean, they may be one in the same but only history will know for sure. This variety is said to be stringless while Blue Coco when more mature does have strings. For the taste, I side with Blue Coco. Conventional Pole beans Snap bean Reddish Purple, stringless pods Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest frequently to increase yield. Pods can be left on the vine to mature and then harvested as dry beans. Direct Seed 2" apart Planting Depth 1" Support with trellis, teepee, or fencing

Seed Exchange - Plants of this historic variety climb vigorously to 6' to show off an abundance of reddish-purple pods that are high-quality, hearty, and stringless. The pods grow 5-7"-long and turn to light green when cooked. Henry Field discovered this variety in an Ozarks garden in the 1930s. 
Do not confuse this with our <a href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/products/blue-coco-pole-bean-1775-french-heirloom?" title="Blue Coco or Purple Pod Bean">Blue Coco Bean</a>, they may be one in the same but only history will know for sure. This variety is said to be stringless while <a href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/products/blue-coco-pole-bean-1775-french-heirloom?" title="Blue Coco Bean">Blue Coco</a> when more mature does have strings. For the taste, I side with <a href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/products/blue-coco-pole-bean-1775-french-heirloom?" title="Blue Coco Bean">Blue Coco.</a> 
<ul>
<li>Conventional</li>
<li>Pole beans</li>
<li>Snap bean</li>
<li>Reddish Purple, stringless pods</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest frequently to increase yield. Pods can be left on the vine to mature and then harvested as dry beans.
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed 2" apart</li>
<li>Planting Depth 1"</li>
<li>Support with trellis, teepee, or fencing</li>
</ul>

Purple Podded Pole Bean, 1930’s Heirloom

The Seedsaver Seed Exchange - An heirloom stringless bean from the 1880's, this one is resistant to rust and has the same 9" long beans the pole bean version has but yields are harvested more quickly. Bush bean Stringless 50 days 50 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest dry beans when the pods are completely mature and dry. Direct Seed: 2" Apart Seed Depth: 1" Rows Apart: 36-48" Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

The Seedsaver Seed Exchange - An heirloom stringless bean from the 1880's, this one is resistant to rust and has the same 9" long beans the pole bean version has but yields are harvested more quickly. 
<ul>
<li>Bush bean</li>
<li>Stringless 
</li>
<li>50 days</li>
<li>50 Seeds per packet 
</li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest dry beans when the pods are completely mature and dry.
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed: 2" Apart </li>
<li>Seed Depth: 1"</li>
<li>Rows Apart: 36-48"</li>
<li>Light: Full Sun </li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability
We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at <a href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/pages/seeds-vegetables" data-mce-fragment="1">Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)</a>

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