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🫘 Antigua Snap Bean The Gourmet French Filet for the Productive Home Garden Elevate your kitchen garden with the Antigua Snap Bean, a premier variety that brings "five-star" culinary quality to an easy-to-grow bush habit. Antigua is a celebrated "French Filet" (Haricot Vert) type, prized for its incredibly slender, straight, and uniform pods. Unlike standard garden beans that can become tough if left on the plant too long, Antigua maintains its tender, "stringless" crunch even as the pods mature. If you are looking for a high-yielding, disease-resistant bean that looks as beautiful on the plate as it does on the bush, Antigua is the gold standard. 📜 Historical Heritage: The Modern French Classic The Antigua bean is a masterpiece of modern horticultural selection, bred to improve upon the legendary French Haricot Vert heritage. Historically, French Filet beans were the pride of 19th-century Parisian market gardens, where they were harvested by hand at a very young age to ensure maximum tenderness. However, many of those older French varieties were susceptible to disease and produced low yields. Antigua was developed to solve these problems—bringing that same "gourmet" slender profile into a robust, high-performing plant. It represents the "best of both worlds": the refined texture of a classic European heirloom paired with the vigor and disease resistance required for a successful modern organic garden. ✨ Product Highlights Gourmet "Filet" Quality: Produces extra-slender, dark-green pods (about 5–6 inches long) that are famous for their crisp, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Concentrated Harvest: Features a heavy "set" of beans all at once, making it the perfect variety for gardeners who want to blanch and freeze their harvest for winter. Disease Resistance Powerhouse: Highly resistant to Bean Common Mosaic Virus (BCMV) and Anthracnose, ensuring a healthy crop even in damp or challenging summers. Space-Saving Bush Habit: Grows into tidy, 18-inch mounds that do not require trellises or poles—perfect for small plots and raised beds. Totally Stringless: Even when harvested at full size, these beans remain tender and entirely free of tough strings. 🛠️ Quick Growth Profile Feature Specifications Scientific Name Phaseolus vulgaris Plant Type Annual (Bush Snap Bean) Height 18 to 20 inches Sun Requirement Full Sun (6-8+ hours) Days to Maturity 50–55 Days Pod Type French Filet (Slender) 🌱 How to Grow Antigua Snap Beans 1. When to Plant:Beans are heat-loving plants. Direct sow seeds outdoors only after the soil has warmed to at least 65°F and all danger of frost has passed. 2. Sowing the Seeds: Depth: Sow seeds 1 inch deep. Spacing: Space seeds 2–3 inches apart in rows 18–24 inches apart. Note: Do not soak bean seeds before planting, as this can cause the seeds to crack and reduce germination. 3. Maintenance: Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially once the plants begin to flower. Always water at the base of the plant to keep the foliage dry, which prevents fungal issues. Avoid High Nitrogen: Too much nitrogen will result in massive green leaves but very few beans! Use a balanced organic compost at planting time. Mulching: A thin layer of straw around the base will help retain moisture and keep the pods clean and off the soil. 4. Harvesting:For the true "French Filet" experience, harvest Antigua beans when they are about the thickness of a pencil. The more frequently you harvest, the more the plant will produce! 🥣 Culinary Inspiration: Haricots Verts au Beurre Because Antigua beans are so slender and tender, they require very little cooking time. Simply blanch them in boiling water for 3 minutes, then shock them in ice water to preserve their brilliant green color. Sauté quickly in butter with minced garlic and a squeeze of fresh lemon for a classic, professional-grade side dish. Garden Tip: Because Antigua is a bush bean, it is the perfect candidate for succession planting. Sow a new row every 2 weeks through early summer to ensure a continuous supply of fresh, gourmet beans until the first frost! 🧺🌿🇫🇷

<h2 data-line="0" id="🫘 Antigua Snap Bean">🫘 Antigua Snap Bean</h2>
The Gourmet French Filet for the Productive Home Garden
Elevate your kitchen garden with the Antigua Snap Bean, a premier variety that brings "five-star" culinary quality to an easy-to-grow bush habit. Antigua is a celebrated "French Filet" (Haricot Vert) type, prized for its incredibly slender, straight, and uniform pods. Unlike standard garden beans that can become tough if left on the plant too long, Antigua maintains its tender, "stringless" crunch even as the pods mature. If you are looking for a high-yielding, disease-resistant bean that looks as beautiful on the plate as it does on the bush, Antigua is the gold standard.
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<h3 data-line="7" id="📜 Historical Heritage: The Modern French Classic">📜 Historical Heritage: The Modern French Classic</h3>
The Antigua bean is a masterpiece of modern horticultural selection, bred to improve upon the legendary French Haricot Vert heritage. Historically, French Filet beans were the pride of 19th-century Parisian market gardens, where they were harvested by hand at a very young age to ensure maximum tenderness.
However, many of those older French varieties were susceptible to disease and produced low yields. Antigua was developed to solve these problems—bringing that same "gourmet" slender profile into a robust, high-performing plant. It represents the "best of both worlds": the refined texture of a classic European heirloom paired with the vigor and disease resistance required for a successful modern organic garden.
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<h3 data-line="14" id="✨ Product Highlights">✨ Product Highlights</h3>
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Gourmet "Filet" Quality: Produces extra-slender, dark-green pods (about 5–6 inches long) that are famous for their crisp, melt-in-your-mouth texture.</li>
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Concentrated Harvest: Features a heavy "set" of beans all at once, making it the perfect variety for gardeners who want to blanch and freeze their harvest for winter.</li>
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Disease Resistance Powerhouse: Highly resistant to Bean Common Mosaic Virus (BCMV) and Anthracnose, ensuring a healthy crop even in damp or challenging summers.</li>
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Space-Saving Bush Habit: Grows into tidy, 18-inch mounds that do not require trellises or poles—perfect for small plots and raised beds.</li>
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Totally Stringless: Even when harvested at full size, these beans remain tender and entirely free of tough strings.</li>
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<h3 data-line="23" id="🛠️ Quick Growth Profile">🛠️ Quick Growth Profile</h3>
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<th>Feature</th>
<th>Specifications</th>
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<td>Scientific Name</td>
<td>Phaseolus vulgaris</td>
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<td>Plant Type</td>
<td>Annual (Bush Snap Bean)</td>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>18 to 20 inches</td>
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<td>Sun Requirement</td>
<td>Full Sun (6-8+ hours)</td>
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<td>Days to Maturity</td>
<td>50–55 Days</td>
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<td>Pod Type</td>
<td>French Filet (Slender)</td>
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<h3 data-line="35" id="🌱 How to Grow Antigua Snap Beans">🌱 How to Grow Antigua Snap Beans</h3>
1. When to Plant: Beans are heat-loving plants. Direct sow seeds outdoors only after the soil has warmed to at least 65°F and all danger of frost has passed.
2. Sowing the Seeds:
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Depth: Sow seeds 1 inch deep.</li>
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Spacing: Space seeds 2–3 inches apart in rows 18–24 inches apart.</li>
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Note: Do not soak bean seeds before planting, as this can cause the seeds to crack and reduce germination.</li>
</ul>
3. Maintenance:
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Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially once the plants begin to flower. Always water at the base of the plant to keep the foliage dry, which prevents fungal issues.</li>
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Avoid High Nitrogen: Too much nitrogen will result in massive green leaves but very few beans! Use a balanced organic compost at planting time.</li>
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Mulching: A thin layer of straw around the base will help retain moisture and keep the pods clean and off the soil.</li>
</ul>
4. Harvesting: For the true "French Filet" experience, harvest Antigua beans when they are about the thickness of a pencil. The more frequently you harvest, the more the plant will produce!
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<h3 data-line="55" id="🥣 Culinary Inspiration: Haricots Verts au Beurre">🥣 Culinary Inspiration: Haricots Verts au Beurre</h3>
Because Antigua beans are so slender and tender, they require very little cooking time. Simply blanch them in boiling water for 3 minutes, then shock them in ice water to preserve their brilliant green color. Sauté quickly in butter with minced garlic and a squeeze of fresh lemon for a classic, professional-grade side dish.
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Garden Tip: Because Antigua is a bush bean, it is the perfect candidate for succession planting. Sow a new row every 2 weeks through early summer to ensure a continuous supply of fresh, gourmet beans until the first frost! 🧺🌿🇫🇷
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Antigua Bush Bean, Organic options Available

Firefly 50 Seeds

Firefly 100 Organic Seeds

Seed Exchange - Seeds were originally obtained from the Arikara tribe of North Dakota and introduced in Oscar Will’s Pioneer Indian Collection of seeds (1914). Yellow-tan seeds with red-brown eye rings. Excellent for use as a baking bean. Prolific plants, good drought tolerance. Bush habit, dry, 80-90 days Bush beans Yellow-tan seeds with red-brown eye ring Good drought tolerance Excellent used as a baking bean Dry bean 80-90 days 50 seeds 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 Planting Depth 1" Plant Rows Apart 36"-48"

Seed Exchange - Seeds were originally obtained from the Arikara tribe of North Dakota and introduced in Oscar Will’s Pioneer Indian Collection of seeds (1914). Yellow-tan seeds with red-brown eye rings. Excellent for use as a baking bean. Prolific plants, good drought tolerance. Bush habit, dry, 80-90 days
<ul>
<li>Bush beans</li>
<li>Yellow-tan seeds with red-brown eye ring</li>
<li>Good drought tolerance</li>
<li>Excellent used as a baking bean</li>
<li>Dry bean</li>
<li>80-90 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 dry beans when the pods are completely mature and dry.
Direct Seed 2" apart
Planting Depth 1"
Plant Rows Apart 36"-48"

Arikara Yellow Bush Bean, pre-1800's Heirloom

Arikara Yellow Bush Bean, pre-1800’s Heirloom

Firefly Farm Packet 50 Seeds

Seedsavers Exchange 50 Seeds

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 
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>

Bert Dean's Baking Bean, 1897 Heirloom

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Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Black Turtle Black Beans are a wonderful addition to any garden. They have been around for centuries and can weather almost any climate. They are popular in Cajun, Latin, and Creole cuisine as dried beans. Certified Organic Heirloom Especially well-suited to the South-East From Small Farms 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 seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

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Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Black Turtle Black Beans are a wonderful addition to any garden.  They have been around for centuries and can weather almost any climate. They are popular in Cajun, Latin, and Creole cuisine as dried beans.  
<ul>
<li>Certified Organic </li>
<li>Heirloom </li>
<li>Especially well-suited to the South-East </li>
<li>From Small Farms </li>
</ul>
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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
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Black Turtle Black Bean, Organic

The Seed Exchange - Introduced in 1897 by Peter Henderson & Company. Shiny black seeds in 6" pods. A great dual-purpose variety, use for fresh snap beans or dry soup beans. Prolific and dependable. Tolerant of cool temperatures. Bush habit, snap or dry, 50-55 days. ±1,300 seeds/lb. Bush bean Black seeds Prolific and dependable Cool-weather tolerant Snap or dry bean 50-55 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 Seed Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">Introduced in 1897 by Peter Henderson &amp; Company. Shiny black seeds in 6" pods. A great dual-purpose variety, use for fresh snap beans or dry soup beans. Prolific and dependable. Tolerant of cool temperatures. Bush habit, snap or dry, 50-55 days. ±1,300 seeds/lb.
<ul>
<li>Bush bean</li>
<li>Black seeds</li>
<li>Prolific and dependable</li>
<li>Cool-weather tolerant</li>
<li>Snap or dry bean</li>
<li>50-55 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.
Direct Seed: 2" Apart 
Seed Depth: 1"
Rows Apart: 36-48"
Light: 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>

Black Valentine Bush Bean, 1897 Heirloom

Firefly Farm 50 Seeds

Seedsavers Exchange 50 Organic Seeds

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>
 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Blue Lake Bush Snap Bean, Organic

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

Broad Windsor Fava Beans - A cool season favorite! Fava beans are used all over the world and are incredibly versatile. They are a favorite for us as it is great to start sowing as soon as the ground unfreezes. Typically the soil is 40 degrees for the best time to sow. The plants can withstand freezing temps but to help germinate it is ok to cover to trap some additional heat. Yes, Grilled Fava Beans are a thing! This heirloom fava bean is a favorite and has stood the test of time. each pod contains 6-8 beans on average. Beans can be prepared in so many ways - fresh beans are often grilled (my personal favorite), steamed or sauted, while dried beans are your in soups, dips, and roasted Organic or Conventional Available Bush type Bean (2-4' tall plants so some trellising can be helpful 85 day Instructions - Fruits must set before temps reach 70 degrees. This variety is often planted whent he ground is workable. It does not need much protection, but any protection will help it grow and set pods faster. In mild climates, plant in the fall or in cold climates, plant whent he soil is workable. Direct Seed 4-6" apart Planting Depth 1" Thin 6" apart This an easy seed to save too! Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Broad Windsor Fava Beans - A cool season favorite! Fava beans are used all over the world and are incredibly versatile. They are a favorite for us as it is great to start sowing as soon as the ground unfreezes. Typically the soil is 40 degrees for the best time to sow. The plants can withstand freezing temps but to help germinate it is ok to cover to trap some additional heat. 
Yes, Grilled Fava Beans are a thing!  This heirloom fava bean is a favorite and has stood the test of time. each pod contains 6-8 beans on average. Beans can be prepared in so many ways - fresh beans are often grilled (my personal favorite), steamed or sauted, while dried beans are your in soups, dips, and roasted
<ul>
<li>Organic or Conventional Available</li>
<li>Bush type Bean (2-4' tall plants so some trellising can be helpful</li>
<li>85 day</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Fruits must set before temps reach 70 degrees. This variety is often planted whent he ground is workable.  It does not need much protection, but any protection will help it grow and set pods faster. In mild climates, plant in the fall or in cold climates, plant whent he soil is workable. 
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed 4-6" apart</li>
<li>Planting Depth 1"</li>
<li>Thin 6" apart</li>
</ul>
This an easy seed to save too! 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Broad Windsor Fava Bean, 1863 Heirloom, Both Organic & Conventional Available

Conventional 2 oz (~40 seeds)

Organic 1 oz (~20 seeds)

Conventional 1 lb (~320 seeds)

Burpee's Stringless Green Bean: The Heirloom Legend 🌿 Introduced by W. Atlee Burpee in 1894, this variety revolutionized the vegetable garden. Before this bean, almost every green bean required "stringing"—the tedious task of zipping off the tough fiber along the seam. Burpee's Stringless changed everything, providing a meaty, juicy, and entirely fiber-free crunch that has made it a backyard staple for over 130 years. ✨ Why Burpee's Stringless is a Must-Have Whether you are a first-time gardener or a seasoned pro, this bean is prized for its reliability and exceptional flavor. Truly Stringless: Enjoy crisp, tender pods without the tough, woody "string" found in older varieties. Early & Productive: One of the earliest beans to harvest, typically reaching maturity in just 50 days. Bush Habit: No trellis? No problem! These plants grow in compact, sturdy bushes (approx. 18-24 inches tall), making them perfect for raised beds, containers, or traditional rows. Superior Flavor: Known for its "meaty" texture and a deep, classic bean flavor that holds up well during cooking. Wide Adaptability: Highly resilient and famous for producing heavy yields even in varied climates and soil types. 🌿 Product Specifications Feature Details Common Name Burpee's Stringless Green Pod Botanical Name Phaseolus vulgaris Days to Maturity 50 – 55 Days Plant Type Bush Bean (Determinate) Pod Length 5 – 6 Inches Sun Requirement Full Sun Seed Saving Group Phaseolus vulgaris (Self-pollinating) 📖 Growing & Harvesting Tips Pro Tip: For a continuous harvest all summer long, practice succession planting. Sow a new round of seeds every 2–3 weeks until about 60 days before your first expected fall frost. Direct Sow: Beans do not like their roots disturbed. Plant seeds directly in the garden once the soil is warm (at least 65°F). Planting Depth: Sow seeds about 1 inch deep and 2–4 inches apart. Harvest Often: The more you pick, the more the plant produces! Harvest when pods are about 5 inches long and the seeds inside haven't yet begun to "bulge." Avoid Wet Foliage: To prevent disease, try to harvest and weed when the plants are dry. 🍽️ Best Ways to Enjoy Fresh Snapping: Perfect for "snap beans"—just break the ends off and toss them into a pan. Canning & Freezing: Because they are so meaty and hold their shape, these are the gold standard for home preservation. Southern Style: Excellent when slow-simmered with a bit of bacon or ham hock for a traditional side dish. Taste a piece of garden history. Add the reliable, delicious Burpee's Stringless Green Bean to your seed collection! 🛒🧺

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Introduced by W. Atlee Burpee in 1894, this variety revolutionized the vegetable garden. Before this bean, almost every green bean required "stringing"—the tedious task of zipping off the tough fiber along the seam. Burpee's Stringless changed everything, providing a meaty, juicy, and entirely fiber-free crunch that has made it a backyard staple for over 130 years.
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<h2 data-line="6" id="✨ Why Burpee's Stringless is a Must-Have">✨ Why Burpee's Stringless is a Must-Have</h2>
Whether you are a first-time gardener or a seasoned pro, this bean is prized for its reliability and exceptional flavor.
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Truly Stringless: Enjoy crisp, tender pods without the tough, woody "string" found in older varieties.</li>
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Early &amp; Productive: One of the earliest beans to harvest, typically reaching maturity in just 50 days.</li>
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Bush Habit: No trellis? No problem! These plants grow in compact, sturdy bushes (approx. 18-24 inches tall), making them perfect for raised beds, containers, or traditional rows.</li>
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Superior Flavor: Known for its "meaty" texture and a deep, classic bean flavor that holds up well during cooking.</li>
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Wide Adaptability: Highly resilient and famous for producing heavy yields even in varied climates and soil types.</li>
</ul>
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<h2 data-line="18" id="🌿 Product Specifications">🌿 Product Specifications</h2>
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<thead data-line="20">
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<th>Feature</th>
<th>Details</th>
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</thead>
<tbody data-line="22">
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<td>Common Name</td>
<td>Burpee's Stringless Green Pod</td>
</tr>
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<td>Botanical Name</td>
<td>Phaseolus vulgaris</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="24">
<td>Days to Maturity</td>
<td>50 – 55 Days</td>
</tr>
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<td>Plant Type</td>
<td>Bush Bean (Determinate)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Pod Length</td>
<td>5 – 6 Inches</td>
</tr>
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<td>Sun Requirement</td>
<td>Full Sun</td>
</tr>
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<td>Seed Saving Group</td>
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Phaseolus vulgaris (Self-pollinating)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h2 data-line="32" id="📖 Growing &amp; Harvesting Tips">📖 Growing &amp; Harvesting Tips</h2>
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Pro Tip: For a continuous harvest all summer long, practice succession planting. Sow a new round of seeds every 2–3 weeks until about 60 days before your first expected fall frost.
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Direct Sow: Beans do not like their roots disturbed. Plant seeds directly in the garden once the soil is warm (at least 65°F).</li>
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Planting Depth: Sow seeds about 1 inch deep and 2–4 inches apart.</li>
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Harvest Often: The more you pick, the more the plant produces! Harvest when pods are about 5 inches long and the seeds inside haven't yet begun to "bulge."</li>
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Avoid Wet Foliage: To prevent disease, try to harvest and weed when the plants are dry.</li>
</ol>
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<h2 data-line="43" id="🍽️ Best Ways to Enjoy">🍽️ Best Ways to Enjoy</h2>
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Fresh Snapping: Perfect for "snap beans"—just break the ends off and toss them into a pan.</li>
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Canning &amp; Freezing: Because they are so meaty and hold their shape, these are the gold standard for home preservation.</li>
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Southern Style: Excellent when slow-simmered with a bit of bacon or ham hock for a traditional side dish.</li>
</ul>
Taste a piece of garden history. Add the reliable, delicious Burpee's Stringless Green Bean to your seed collection! 🛒🧺

Burpee's Stringless Green Pod Bush Bean, 1894 Heirloom

Calypso Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Calypso') Also known as Orca or Yin-Yang beans, these heirloom bush beans are prized for their striking black-and-white speckled seeds that resemble playful dolphins or killer whales—perfect for captivating gardeners and chefs alike! A productive variety that's easy to grow and delicious to eat. Calypso Beans: Do They Keep Their Patterns When Cooked? Yes! Calypso beans are renowned for retaining their stunning black-and-white "orca" or "yin-yang" patternseven after soaking and cooking. Why It Matters No fading or bleeding: Unlike some pinto or cranberry beans, the bold markings stay vibrant—perfect for visually striking dishes. Cooking Tips: Soak dried beans overnight (8-12 hours) in water. Drain, then simmer 45-90 minutes until tender (no pre-soak salt). Result: Beautiful, intact patterns in soups, salads, or sides! "One of the best things about Calypsos—they look as good on the plate as in the packet!" — Customer review Key Features Plant Type: Compact bush (18-24 inches tall)—no trellis or staking needed. Maturity: 55-60 days from sowing to first harvest. Yield: High; expect 5-7 inch long, flat, stringless green pods filled with nutty, creamy-white seeds flecked with black. Seeds per Packet: [Customize based on your stock, e.g., 50+ seeds] USDA Zones: 3-10 (annual crop). Growing Instructions Sow Seeds: Direct sow outdoors after last frost when soil is 60°F+ (15°C). Plant 1 inch deep, 2-4 inches apart in rows 18-24 inches apart. Site: Full sun (6+ hours daily), fertile, well-drained soil (pH 6.0-7.0). Amend with compost for best results. Care: Water consistently (1 inch/week); mulch to retain moisture. Inoculate seeds with rhizobia for nitrogen fixation if soil is poor. Pests/Diseases: Resistant to many common bean issues; watch for aphids or rust—use row covers if needed. Succession Plant: Sow every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvest through summer. Harvest & Storage Fresh Pods: Pick when pods are plump and seeds are visible but not bulging (for snap beans). Shelling/Dry Beans: Let pods yellow and dry on plant; shell and store in cool, dry place for up to a year. Pro Tip: One plant can yield 1/2 lb of dried beans! Culinary Uses Fresh/Shelled: Steam, sauté, or add to salads—mild, buttery flavor. Dried: Soak overnight and cook into hearty soups, stews, or bean salads. Holds shape well; pairs with Italian herbs, garlic, or Southwest spices. Customer Favorite: "Dolphin beans" in minestrone or rice bowls! Why Sell Calypso Beans? Unique appearance draws browsers to buyers—boosts impulse sales! Heirloom status appeals to organic gardeners seeking flavor and beauty. Non-GMO, open-pollinated seeds. Germination: 80-90% (70°F soil). Firefly Farm & Mercantile loves to source and grow heirloom beans for good eating. Questions? Ask us for recipes! 🌱🐬

Calypso Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Calypso')
Also known as Orca or Yin-Yang beans, these heirloom bush beans are prized for their striking black-and-white speckled seeds that resemble playful dolphins or killer whales—perfect for captivating gardeners and chefs alike! A productive variety that's easy to grow and delicious to eat.
Calypso Beans: Do They Keep Their Patterns When Cooked?
Yes! Calypso beans are renowned for retaining their stunning black-and-white "orca" or "yin-yang" patternseven after soaking and cooking.
<h3 data-line="7" id="Why It Matters">Why It Matters</h3>
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No fading or bleeding: Unlike some pinto or cranberry beans, the bold markings stay vibrant—perfect for visually striking dishes.</li>
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Cooking Tips:
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<li data-line="10">Soak dried beans overnight (8-12 hours) in water.</li>
<li data-line="11">Drain, then simmer 45-90 minutes until tender (no pre-soak salt).</li>
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Result: Beautiful, intact patterns in soups, salads, or sides!</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ul>
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"One of the best things about Calypsos—they look as good on the plate as in the packet!" — Customer review
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<h3 data-line="7" id="Key Features">Key Features</h3>
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Plant Type: Compact bush (18-24 inches tall)—no trellis or staking needed.</li>
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Maturity: 55-60 days from sowing to first harvest.</li>
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Yield: High; expect 5-7 inch long, flat, stringless green pods filled with nutty, creamy-white seeds flecked with black.</li>
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Seeds per Packet: [Customize based on your stock, e.g., 50+ seeds]</li>
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USDA Zones: 3-10 (annual crop).</li>
</ul>
<h3 data-line="14" id="Growing Instructions">Growing Instructions</h3>
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Sow Seeds: Direct sow outdoors after last frost when soil is 60°F+ (15°C). Plant 1 inch deep, 2-4 inches apart in rows 18-24 inches apart.</li>
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Site: Full sun (6+ hours daily), fertile, well-drained soil (pH 6.0-7.0). Amend with compost for best results.</li>
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Care: Water consistently (1 inch/week); mulch to retain moisture. Inoculate seeds with rhizobia for nitrogen fixation if soil is poor.</li>
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Pests/Diseases: Resistant to many common bean issues; watch for aphids or rust—use row covers if needed.</li>
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Succession Plant: Sow every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvest through summer.</li>
</ol>
<h3 data-line="21" id="Harvest &amp; Storage">Harvest &amp; Storage</h3>
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Fresh Pods: Pick when pods are plump and seeds are visible but not bulging (for snap beans).</li>
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Shelling/Dry Beans: Let pods yellow and dry on plant; shell and store in cool, dry place for up to a year.</li>
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Pro Tip: One plant can yield 1/2 lb of dried beans!</li>
</ul>
<h3 data-line="26" id="Culinary Uses">Culinary Uses</h3>
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Fresh/Shelled: Steam, sauté, or add to salads—mild, buttery flavor.</li>
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Dried: Soak overnight and cook into hearty soups, stews, or bean salads. Holds shape well; pairs with Italian herbs, garlic, or Southwest spices.</li>
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Customer Favorite: "Dolphin beans" in minestrone or rice bowls!</li>
</ul>
<h3 data-line="31" id="Why Sell Calypso Beans?">Why Sell Calypso Beans?</h3>
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Unique appearance draws browsers to buyers—boosts impulse sales! Heirloom status appeals to organic gardeners seeking flavor and beauty.
</blockquote>
Non-GMO, open-pollinated seeds. Germination: 80-90% (70°F soil). Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile loves to source and grow heirloom beans for good eating.  Questions? Ask us for recipes! 🌱🐬

Calypso Bush Bean, Heirloom

Vibrant, dark to light purple wax beans with contrasting yellow interior. High Mowing Organic Seeds - Tasty and juicy beans with a strikingly bright, magenta color and wonderful tenderness. These are the first purple wax beans on the market. Plants are healthy producers of uniform beans on robust, bush habit plants. Incredible as a stand-alone bean variety or mixed with other colors for specialty appeal. Brighter and more of a brilliant purple than most other purple bean varieties and tender enough to be enjoyed raw. Developed by Dr. John Hart of EarthWorks Seeds. Light tan seeds. This variety is Plant Variety Protected Bush beans Magenta color 4.75-5.5" pods Open-Pollinated 100 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" Plant Rows Apart 36"-48" Disease Resistance DetailsHigh Resistance: Bean Common Mosaic Necrosis Virus (US1) Firefly Farm may substitute seed vendors based on availablity.

Vibrant, dark to light purple wax beans with contrasting yellow interior. 
High Mowing Organic Seeds - Tasty and juicy beans with a strikingly bright, magenta color and wonderful tenderness. These are the first purple wax beans on the market. Plants are healthy producers of uniform beans on robust, bush habit plants. Incredible as a stand-alone bean variety or mixed with other colors for specialty appeal. Brighter and more of a brilliant purple than most other purple bean varieties and tender enough to be enjoyed raw. Developed by Dr. John Hart of EarthWorks Seeds. Light tan seeds. This variety is Plant Variety Protected 
<ul>
<li>Bush beans</li>
<li>Magenta color</li>
<li>4.75-5.5" pods</li>
<li>Open-Pollinated</li>
<li>100</li>
<li>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.
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed 2" apart</li>
<li>Planting Depth 1"</li>
<li>Plant Rows Apart 36"-48"</li>
</ul>
Disease Resistance Details High Resistance: Bean Common Mosaic Necrosis Virus (US1)
Firefly Farm may substitute seed vendors based on availablity.

Celine Bush Bean, Organic

High Mowing Organic Seeds - Perfectly uniform, straight beans on upright, vigorous plants. The vertical plant growth allows for easy harvest of multitudes of perfect, uniform beans. Beans are medium to dark green with excellent texture and flavor. A standout in our trials field for yields, uniformity and harvest ease. Best filet beans our trials team has encountered. From Holland-Select Seed Company. White seeds. Upright plant habit Easy harvest 5-6" pods Open-Pollinated 100 seeds Disease Resistance DetailsHigh Resistance: Anthracnose, Bean Common Mosaic Virus, Halo Blight 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 - Perfectly uniform, straight beans on upright, vigorous plants.
The vertical plant growth allows for easy harvest of multitudes of perfect, uniform beans. Beans are medium to dark green with excellent texture and flavor. A standout in our trials field for yields, uniformity and harvest ease. Best filet beans our trials team has encountered. From Holland-Select Seed Company. White seeds.
<ul>
<li>Upright plant habit</li>
<li>Easy harvest</li>
<li>5-6" pods</li>
<li>Open-Pollinated</li>
<li>100 seeds</li>
</ul>
Disease Resistance Details High Resistance: Anthracnose, Bean Common Mosaic Virus, Halo Blight
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. Beans are ready for storage when the seed coat can not be dented by a fingernail. Store beans in a cool dry place. 
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<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>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Compass Filet Bush Bean, Organic

🐉 Dragon Tongue Bean (Heirloom) The Dutch Masterpiece of the Bean World The Dragon Tongue Bean (also known as Dragon's Tongue) is arguably the most beautiful and versatile bean you can grow. This Dutch heirloom is famous for its flat, creamy-yellow pods heavily streaked with vivid purple "dragon" stripes. Whether you eat them fresh as a succulent snap bean or let them mature into a rich, nutty shelling bean, this variety is a triple threat: stunning in the garden, prolific in yield, and gourmet in flavor. 📜 Historical Heritage & Origin The Dragon Tongue (aka Dragon Langerie) is a classic Dutch Heirloom dating back to the 18th or 19th century in the Netherlands. In Europe, it is often classified as a "Horticultural" or "Wax" bean. Historically, it was bred for the small-scale intensive gardens of Europe where space was at a premium. Gardeners needed a "dual-purpose" bean—one that could provide tender, stringless pods for summer meals and, if left on the vine, high-protein dried beans for winter storage. Its striking purple-on-yellow coloration was not just for beauty; it made the pods incredibly easy to spot among the green foliage during harvest. It was introduced to the American market in the late 19th century and has since become a staple for heirloom enthusiasts and "slow food" advocates. ✨ Product Highlights Stunning Appearance: Pale yellow pods with dramatic maroon-purple stripes that look like fire on a dragon’s tongue. Superior Flavor: Exceptionally sweet, juicy, and completely stringless when harvested young. Dual-Purpose: Use it as a fresh snap bean or wait for the pods to dry to harvest the seeds as delicious shelling beans (similar to a pinto or navy bean). Compact Growth: A bush-type bean that doesn't require trellising, making it perfect for small gardens or large containers. 🛠️ Quick Growth Profile Feature Specifications Plant Type Annual (Heirloom Bush Bean) Pod Length 6 to 8 inches Days to Maturity 55 Days (Snap) / 90 Days (Dry) Sun Requirement Full Sun (6-8 hours) Plant Height 12 to 24 inches Growth Habit Self-supporting Bush 🌱 How to Grow Dragon Tongue Beans 1. When to Plant:Beans are very sensitive to cold. Direct sow seeds outdoors only after all danger of frost has passed and the soil is warm (at least 60°F). 2. Sowing the Seeds: Sow seeds 1 inch deep. Space seeds 2–4 inches apart in rows. Keep rows about 18–24 inches apart. Note: Do not soak bean seeds before planting, as this can lead to cracking and poor germination. 3. Soil & Water: Beans prefer well-draining soil and do not require heavy fertilization (they "fix" their own nitrogen). Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially while the plants are flowering and developing pods. Always water at the base of the plant to avoid getting the leaves wet, which can spread disease. 4. Harvesting Stages: For Snap Beans: Harvest when the pods are 6 inches long and the purple stripes are most vibrant. The pods should be flat and the seeds inside barely visible. For Shelling/Dry Beans: Leave the pods on the bush until they turn shriveled and brittle. 🍳 Culinary Note The most magical (and sometimes disappointing!) part of the Dragon Tongue bean is that the purple stripes disappear when cooked, leaving the bean a solid, buttery yellow. To preserve the striking purple color, serve them raw in salads or very lightly blanch them for only a few seconds before shocking them in ice water. Garden Tip: The more you harvest, the more the plant produces! Check your bushes every 2-3 days during the peak of the season to ensure you don't miss the tender "snap" window. 🧺

<h2 data-line="0" id="🐉 Dragon Tongue Bean (Heirloom)">🐉 Dragon Tongue Bean (Heirloom)</h2>
The Dutch Masterpiece of the Bean World
The Dragon Tongue Bean (also known as Dragon's Tongue) is arguably the most beautiful and versatile bean you can grow. This Dutch heirloom is famous for its flat, creamy-yellow pods heavily streaked with vivid purple "dragon" stripes. Whether you eat them fresh as a succulent snap bean or let them mature into a rich, nutty shelling bean, this variety is a triple threat: stunning in the garden, prolific in yield, and gourmet in flavor.
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<h3 data-line="7" id="📜 Historical Heritage &amp; Origin">📜 Historical Heritage &amp; Origin</h3>
The Dragon Tongue (aka Dragon Langerie) is a classic Dutch Heirloom dating back to the 18th or 19th century in the Netherlands. In Europe, it is often classified as a "Horticultural" or "Wax" bean.
Historically, it was bred for the small-scale intensive gardens of Europe where space was at a premium. Gardeners needed a "dual-purpose" bean—one that could provide tender, stringless pods for summer meals and, if left on the vine, high-protein dried beans for winter storage. Its striking purple-on-yellow coloration was not just for beauty; it made the pods incredibly easy to spot among the green foliage during harvest. It was introduced to the American market in the late 19th century and has since become a staple for heirloom enthusiasts and "slow food" advocates.
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<h3 data-line="14" id="✨ Product Highlights">✨ Product Highlights</h3>
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Stunning Appearance: Pale yellow pods with dramatic maroon-purple stripes that look like fire on a dragon’s tongue.</li>
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Superior Flavor: Exceptionally sweet, juicy, and completely stringless when harvested young.</li>
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Dual-Purpose: Use it as a fresh snap bean or wait for the pods to dry to harvest the seeds as delicious shelling beans (similar to a pinto or navy bean).</li>
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Compact Growth: A bush-type bean that doesn't require trellising, making it perfect for small gardens or large containers.</li>
</ul>
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<h3 data-line="22" id="🛠️ Quick Growth Profile">🛠️ Quick Growth Profile</h3>
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<th>Feature</th>
<th>Specifications</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>Plant Type</td>
<td>Annual (Heirloom Bush Bean)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Pod Length</td>
<td>6 to 8 inches</td>
</tr>
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<td>Days to Maturity</td>
<td>55 Days (Snap) / 90 Days (Dry)</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="28">
<td>Sun Requirement</td>
<td>Full Sun (6-8 hours)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Plant Height</td>
<td>12 to 24 inches</td>
</tr>
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<td>Growth Habit</td>
<td>Self-supporting Bush</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h3 data-line="34" id="🌱 How to Grow Dragon Tongue Beans">🌱 How to Grow Dragon Tongue Beans</h3>
1. When to Plant: Beans are very sensitive to cold. Direct sow seeds outdoors only after all danger of frost has passed and the soil is warm (at least 60°F).
2. Sowing the Seeds:
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<li data-line="40">Sow seeds 1 inch deep.</li>
<li data-line="41">Space seeds 2–4 inches apart in rows.</li>
<li data-line="42">Keep rows about 18–24 inches apart.</li>
<li data-line="43">
Note: Do not soak bean seeds before planting, as this can lead to cracking and poor germination.</li>
</ul>
3. Soil &amp; Water:
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<li data-line="46">Beans prefer well-draining soil and do not require heavy fertilization (they "fix" their own nitrogen).</li>
<li data-line="47">
Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially while the plants are flowering and developing pods. Always water at the base of the plant to avoid getting the leaves wet, which can spread disease.</li>
</ul>
4. Harvesting Stages:
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For Snap Beans: Harvest when the pods are 6 inches long and the purple stripes are most vibrant. The pods should be flat and the seeds inside barely visible.</li>
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For Shelling/Dry Beans: Leave the pods on the bush until they turn shriveled and brittle.</li>
</ul>
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<h3 data-line="55" id="🍳 Culinary Note">🍳 Culinary Note</h3>
The most magical (and sometimes disappointing!) part of the Dragon Tongue bean is that the purple stripes disappear when cooked, leaving the bean a solid, buttery yellow. To preserve the striking purple color, serve them raw in salads or very lightly blanch them for only a few seconds before shocking them in ice water.
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Garden Tip: The more you harvest, the more the plant produces! Check your bushes every 2-3 days during the peak of the season to ensure you don't miss the tender "snap" window. 🧺
</blockquote>

Dragon Langerie or Dragon's Tongue Bush Bean, Organic options available

Firefly Farm 50 Organic Seeds

Seedsavers Dragon Tongue 50 Seeds

Seed Exchange - Our very best snap bean for fresh eating, freezing, or processing, the Empress bean offers incredible flavor. The vigorous plants produce heavy yields of large, straight, green, 5-6” stringless pods. Plant in succession for fresh beans throughout the season. Introduced by Gurney’s in 1979 as Experimental Bean 121 and later renamed Empress. Bush habit, snap, 55 days BEST SELLER Organic Our best fresh-eating snap bean Bush habit 5-6" stringless pods Heavy yields Snap bean 55 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" Rows 36-48" apart

Seed Exchange - Our very best snap bean for fresh eating, freezing, or processing, the Empress bean offers incredible flavor. The vigorous plants produce heavy yields of large, straight, green, 5-6” stringless pods. Plant in succession for fresh beans throughout the season. Introduced by Gurney’s in 1979 as Experimental Bean 121 and later renamed Empress. Bush habit, snap, 55 days
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BEST SELLER 
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<li>Organic</li>
<li>Our best fresh-eating snap bean</li>
<li>Bush habit</li>
<li>5-6" stringless pods</li>
<li>Heavy yields</li>
<li>Snap bean</li>
<li>55 days</li>
<li>50 seeds</li>
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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

Empress Bush Bean, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - Developed by Professor Elwyn Meader at the University of New Hampshire and released in 1977. Upright 24" plants produce an abundance of all-green beans, excellent quality. Great short-season variety. 75-85 days. ±2,700 seeds/lb. Characteristics: Organic Green seeds Plants grow to 24 inches Excellent flavor Great short-season variety 75-85 days Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Soybeans can be used as edamame, fresh shell beans, or dry beans. Direct Seed: 2" Apart Seed Depth: 1" Rows Apart: 24-36" Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

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Developed by Professor Elwyn Meader at the University of New Hampshire and released in 1977. Upright 24" plants produce an abundance of all-green beans, excellent quality. Great short-season variety. 75-85 days. ±2,700 seeds/lb. 
Characteristics: 
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<li>Organic</li>
<li>Green seeds</li>
<li>Plants grow to 24 inches</li>
<li>Excellent flavor</li>
<li>Great short-season variety</li>
<li>75-85 days</li>
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Instructions -
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Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Soybeans can be used as edamame, fresh shell beans, or dry beans. 
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Direct Seed: 2" Apart
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Seed Depth: 1"
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Rows Apart: 24-36"
Light: Full Sun 
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Envy Soybean, Organic

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. 
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<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>
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Fava Bean Sweet Lorane

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 
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Fin de Bagnol Bush Bean, Heirloom

The Seed Savers Exchange - Bred by the late Dr. Sven Holmberg in Fiskeby, Norrköpping, Sweden. Use fresh or dried. Highly nutritious—up to 40% protein, high in calcium, iron, and vitamins (particularly A, B1, B12, and C). Thrives in northern climates. 75-80 days. Characteristics: Use fresh or dried Thrives in northern climates Highly nutritious 75-80 days 50 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Soybeans can be used as edamame, fresh shell beans, or dry beans. Direct Seed: 2" Apart Seed Depth: 1" Rows Apart: 24-36" Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">Bred by the late Dr. Sven Holmberg in Fiskeby, Norrköpping, Sweden. Use fresh or dried. Highly nutritious—up to 40% protein, high in calcium, iron, and vitamins (particularly A, B1, B12, and C). Thrives in northern climates. 75-80 days. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Use fresh or dried</li>
<li>Thrives in northern climates</li>
<li>Highly nutritious</li>
<li>75-80 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. Soybeans can be used as edamame, fresh shell beans, or dry beans.
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Direct Seed: 2" Apart 
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Seed Depth: 1" 
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Rows Apart: 24-36" 
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Fiskeby Soybean

Packet (50 seeds)

4 oz

8 oz

Flat, medium green pods on 21" productive, bush habit plants. Plants produce plentiful harvests of flat pods with rounded edges that are tender and smooth. Fruit set occurs high on the 21" tall bush, making for easy harvesting. This flat bean is known as a Kentucky Wonder type, which originally came out as a pole bean and was later developed into a bush bean. The pod is not as wide as the Roma II but it is thicker and juicier. White seeds. From Pure Line Seeds. Vigorous bush 5.5-6" pods Open-Pollinated 1 ounce of seeds Disease Resistance DetailsIntermediate Resistance: Halo Blight, Rust Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after 2-3 weeks of last frost as beans do like the ground to be warmer. Direct Seed 1-5" apart Planting Depth 1/2 -1" Thin 3-5" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Flat, medium green pods on 21" productive, bush habit plants.
Plants produce plentiful harvests of flat pods with rounded edges that are tender and smooth. Fruit set occurs high on the 21" tall bush, making for easy harvesting. This flat bean is known as a Kentucky Wonder type, which originally came out as a pole bean and was later developed into a bush bean. The pod is not as wide as the Roma II but it is thicker and juicier. White seeds. From Pure Line Seeds.
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<li>Vigorous bush</li>
<li>5.5-6" pods</li>
<li>Open-Pollinated</li>
<li>1 ounce of seeds</li>
</ul>
Disease Resistance Details Intermediate Resistance: Halo Blight, Rust
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after 2-3 weeks of last frost as beans do like the ground to be warmer.
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed 1-5" apart</li>
<li>Planting Depth 1/2 -1"</li>
<li>Thin 3-5" apart</li>
</ul>
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Forrester Romano Bush Bean, Organic

Renee's Garden - Mascotte is the first true container green bean variety, perfect for patio pots and small space gardens. Developed by expert French breeders, these fast-growing compact, sturdy plants are extremely disease-resistant and produce heavy yields. You’ll enjoy their pretty cream colored blossoms, followed by super abundant, slender, crispy, delicious green beans. Beans are borne at the tops of the plants, so they are both ornamental and easy to harvest over a long period for garden to table eating. Characteristics: Containers and Small Space Gardening ~70 Seeds per packets Great for kids Instructions - Don’t plant too early; cold conditions prevent good bean germination. In late spring, when nights are securely above 55°F (13°C), sow seeds in well-worked, fertile soil in full sun. Poke seeds in 1 inch deep and 4 inches apart in rows 1 1/2 to 2 feet apart. When the beans are hard and smooth inside dry and leathery pods, harvest the whole crop at once, or, if frost or excessive rain threatens, pull entire plants and finish drying in a sheltered spot. Shell out the completely dry beans by hand or put whole pods in a pillowcase and whack it on the ground to “spill the beans” from the pods. Put cleaned, shelled beans in the freezer for 3 to 4 days to eliminate any insects, then store in glass jars in a cool dry place. 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: 85-92 dried Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Renee's Garden - Mascotte is the first true container green bean variety, perfect for patio pots and small space gardens. Developed by expert French breeders, these fast-growing compact, sturdy plants are extremely disease-resistant and produce heavy yields. You’ll enjoy their pretty cream colored blossoms, followed by super abundant, slender, crispy, delicious green beans. Beans are borne at the tops of the plants, so they are both ornamental and easy to harvest over a long period for garden to table eating. 
Characteristics:
<ul>
<li>Containers and Small Space Gardening</li>
<li>~70 Seeds per packets</li>
<li>Great for kids</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Don’t plant too early; cold conditions prevent good bean germination. In late spring, when nights are securely above 55°F (13°C), sow seeds in well-worked, fertile soil in full sun. Poke seeds in 1 inch deep and 4 inches apart in rows 1 1/2 to 2 feet apart. 
When the beans are hard and smooth inside dry and leathery pods, harvest the whole crop at once, or, if frost or excessive rain threatens, pull entire plants and finish drying in a sheltered spot. Shell out the completely dry beans by hand or put whole pods in a pillowcase and whack it on the ground to “spill the beans” from the pods. Put cleaned, shelled beans in the freezer for 3 to 4 days to eliminate any insects, then store in glass jars in a cool dry place. 
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<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: 85-92 dried </li>
</ul>
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French Mascotte Container Bush Beans

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. 
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<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 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!
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<li>Organic</li>
<li>Stringless 
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<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

Renee's Garden - A real kitchen garden favorite, heirloom Cannellini beans are the classic variety to use in making a delectable minestrone soup. The plump white beans have a real “melt in your mouth” texture that can’t be beaten for rich, meaty flavor in satisfying soups, stews, salads, or in tasty standalone bean dishes. The vigorous plants always produce heavy pod sets and the handsome dry beans shell out easily. Cannellini beans are an excellent source of dietary protein and fiber. Fun Fact: Cannellini Beans originated in Argentina, and were brought to Europe via Spanish Explorers in the 1500's. Characteristics: Organic Heirloom 60 Seeds Instructions - Don’t plant too early; cold conditions prevent good bean germination. In late spring, when nights are securely above 55°F (13°C), sow seeds in well-worked, fertile soil in full sun. Poke seeds in 1 inch deep and 4 inches apart in rows 1 1/2 to 2 feet apart. When the beans are hard and smooth inside dry and leathery pods, harvest the whole crop at once, or, if frost or excessive rain threatens, pull entire plants and finish drying in a sheltered spot. Shell out the completely dry beans by hand or put whole pods in a pillowcase and whack it on the ground to “spill the beans” from the pods. Put cleaned, shelled beans in the freezer for 3 to 4 days to eliminate any insects, then store in glass jars in a cool dry place. 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: 85-92 dried Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Renee's Garden - A real kitchen garden favorite, heirloom Cannellini beans are the classic variety to use in making a delectable minestrone soup. The plump white beans have a real “melt in your mouth” texture that can’t be beaten for rich, meaty flavor in satisfying soups, stews, salads, or in tasty standalone bean dishes. The vigorous plants always produce heavy pod sets and the handsome dry beans shell out easily. Cannellini beans are an excellent source of dietary protein and fiber.
Fun Fact: Cannellini Beans originated in Argentina, and were brought to Europe via Spanish Explorers in the 1500's. 
Characteristics: 
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<li>Organic  
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<li>Heirloom </li>
<li>60 Seeds</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Don’t plant too early; cold conditions prevent good bean germination. In late spring, when nights are securely above 55°F (13°C), sow seeds in well-worked, fertile soil in full sun. Poke seeds in 1 inch deep and 4 inches apart in rows 1 1/2 to 2 feet apart. <meta charset="utf-8">When the beans are hard and smooth inside dry and leathery pods, harvest the whole crop at once, or, if frost or excessive rain threatens, pull entire plants and finish drying in a sheltered spot. Shell out the completely dry beans by hand or put whole pods in a pillowcase and whack it on the ground to “spill the beans” from the pods. Put cleaned, shelled beans in the freezer for 3 to 4 days to eliminate any insects, then store in glass jars in a cool dry place. 
<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: 85-92 dried </li>
</ul>
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Heirloom Cannellini Bush Beans, 1400's Heirloom

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 
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Hidatsa Red Bean, pre-1915 Heirloom

Seedsaver Exchange 50 Seeds

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<li>Within Corporate Organization.&nbsp;The Company works with other companies, including manufacturers and shippers from around the world. We may share your personal information within our corporate organization and with our manufacturers and shippers, and may transfer the information to countries in the world where we conduct business. Some countries may provide less legal protection for customer personal information. In such countries we will still handle customer personal information in the manner describe herein.</li>
<li>Mergers and Acquisitions.&nbsp;Circumstances may arise where for business reasons, we decide to sell, buy, merge or otherwise reorganize its businesses in the United States or some other country. Such a transaction may involve the disclosure of personal identifying information to prospective or actual purchasers, and/or receiving such information from sellers. It is our practice to seek appropriate protection for information in these types of transactions.</li>
<li>Agents.&nbsp;The Company employs or engages other companies and individuals to perform business functions on our behalf. These persons are provided with personal identifying information required to perform their functions, but are prohibited by contract from using the information for other purposes. These persons engage in a variety of functions which include, but are not limited to, fulfilling orders, delivering packages, removing repetitive information from customer lists, analyzing data, providing marketing assistance, processing credit card payments and providing customer services.</li>
<li>Affiliated Businesses.&nbsp;The Company works closely with affiliated businesses operating web site stores, providing services or selling products on each other's websites. These businesses identify themselves to customers. Customer information related to a transaction with an affiliated business is shared with that affiliated business.</li>
<li>Marketing Analysis by Third Parties.&nbsp;The Company reserves the right to disclose to third parties personal information about customers for marketing analysis; however, any information disclosed will be in the form of aggregate data that does not describe or identify an individual customer.</li>
<li>Disclosure to Governmental Authorities.&nbsp;Under certain circumstances, personal information may be subject to disclosure pursuant to a judicial or other government subpoenas, warrants or orders.</li>
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<li>Use of Computer Tracking Technologies.</li>
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<li>No Tracking of Personal Information.&nbsp;The Site is not set up to track, collect or distribute personal information not entered by visitors. Through the Site access logs we do collect clickstream data and HTTP protocol elements, which generate certain kinds of non-identifying Site usage data, such as the number of hits and visits to our Site. This information is used for internal purposes by technical support staff for research and development, user analysis and business decision making, all of which provides better services to the public. The statistics garnered, which contain no personal information and cannot be used to gather such information, may also be provided to third parties.</li>
<li>Use of Cookies.&nbsp;The Company, or its third party vendors, collects non-identifiable and personal information through the use of various technologies, including "cookies". A cookie is an alphanumeric identifier that a website can transfer to customer's hard drive through customer's browser. The cookie is then stored on customer's computer as an anonymous tag that identifies the customer's computer, but not the customer. Cookies may be sent by the Company or its third party vendors. Customer can set its browser to notify customer before a cookie is received, giving an opportunity to decide whether to accept the cookie. Customer may also set its browser to turn off cookies; however, some websites may not then work properly.</li>
<li>Use of Web Technologies.&nbsp;The Company may also use web beacons or other&nbsp;&nbsp;technologies to better tailor the Site to provide better customer service. If these beacons or technologies are in use, when a visitor accesses these pages of the Site, a non-identifiable notice of that visit is generated which may be processed by Company or by its suppliers. Web beacons usually work in conjunction with cookies. If customer does not want cookie information to be associated with customer's visits to these pages, customer can set its browser to turn off cookies; however, web beacon and other technologies will still detect visits to these pages, but the notices they generate cannot be associated with other non-identifiable cookie information and are disregarded.</li>
<li>Collection of Non-Identifiable Information.&nbsp;The Company may collect non-identifiable information from user visits to the Site in order to provide better customer service. Examples of such collecting include: traffic analysis, such as tracking of the domains from which users visit, or tracking numbers of visitors; measuring visitor activity on the Site; website and system administration; user analysis; and business decision making. Such information is sometimes known as "clickstream data." We or our contractors may use this data to analyze trends and statistics.</li>
<li>Collection of Personal Information.&nbsp;The Company collects personal identifying information from customer during a transaction. We may extract some personally identifying information about that transaction in a non-identifiable format and combine it with other non-identifiable information, such as clickstream data. This information is used and analyzed only at an aggregate level (not at an individual level) to help us understand trends and patterns. This information is not reviewed at an individual level.</li>
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<li>Information Security.</li>
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<li>No Liability for Acts of Third Parties.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Company will exercise all reasonable efforts to safeguard the confidentiality of customer personal information. However, transmissions protected by industry standard security technology and implemented by human beings cannot be made absolutely secure. Consequently, we shall not be liable for unauthorized disclosure of personal information due to no fault of the Company including, but not limited to, errors in transmission and unauthorized acts of our employees, independent contractors or other third parties.</li>
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<li>Privacy Policy Changes and Opt-Out Rights.</li>
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<li>Changes to Privacy Policy.&nbsp;This privacy notice was last updated on the date set forth at the end of the policy. The Company reserves the right to change or update our privacy policy statement at any time by posting the modified policy. Any such modifications shall be effective immediately. You can view the most recent version of these terms at any time at Fireflyfarmandmercantile.com. Each use by you shall constitute and be deemed your unconditional acceptance of this Agreement, unless you have clicked the “x” on the opt-out option box herein.</li>
<li>Opt-Out Right.&nbsp;Customer and/or prospective customer has the right at any time to cease permitting personal information to be collected, used or disclosed by the Company and/or by any third parties with whom we have shared and/or transferred such personal information. Right of cancellation may be exercised by contacting us via e-mail, telephone or certified mail. After processing the cancellation, we will delete customer or prospective customer's personal information from its data base.</li>
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<li>Access Rights to Data.</li>
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<li>Information Maintained by Us.&nbsp;Upon customer's request, the Company will provide a reasonable description of customer's personally identifiable information that we maintain in our data bank. The Company can be contacted by e-mail at&nbsp;andre@fireflyfarmandmercantile.com or 27960 Market Rd, Cashton, WI 54619.</li>
<li>Corrections and Changes to Personal Information.&nbsp;Help us to keep customer personal information accurate. If customer's personal information changes, or if customer notes an error upon review of customer information that we have on file, please promptly e-mail us at&nbsp;[Email address]&nbsp;and provide the new or correct information.</li>
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<li>Accountability.</li>
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<li>Questions, Problems and Complaints.&nbsp;If you have a question about this policy statement, or a complaint about the Company’s compliance with this privacy policy, you may contact us by e-mail&nbsp;andre@fireflyfarmandmercantile.com</li>
<li>Terms of Use.&nbsp;If customer chooses make a purchase of goods or services from the Company via the Site, customer's action is hereby deemed acceptance of the Company’s practices described in this policy statement. Any dispute over privacy between customer and the Company is subject to the provisions of this notice and to our Website Terms of Use and our Terms and Conditions of Online Sales each of which is hereby incorporated herein and which can be found on our home page at&nbsp;Fireflyfarmandmercantile.com.&nbsp;</li>
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