Ogle Family Cut Short Bean
25 Seeds
(Phaseolus vulgaris) Our favorite trial bean of 2022. A rare Appalachian variety reportedly brought out of what is now the Great Smoky Mountain National Park sometime in the 1930's by a man named Odie Ogle. Once commonly used for "leather britches." Vigorous, pole-type plants produce large bunches of 4" long pods containing tightly packed brown speckled seed. As seeds fill out the pods, they run out of room and square off, causing them to look "cut short". We were absolutely amazed by the productivity of this bean and even more impressed by the flavor. A real treasure. 70 days to harvest. 25 seeds per packet.
CULTURE: After danger of frost has passed, sow seeds 4-6" apart, 1" deep in rows 24-36" apart. Plants require trellising. Under ideal conditions, germination will occur in 7-10 days. For highest yield, harvest regularly. Avoid touching plants while leaves are wet as this can spread disease.
(Phaseolus vulgaris) Our favorite trial bean of 2022. A rare Appalachian variety reportedly brought out of what is now the Great Smoky Mountain National Park sometime in the 1930's by a man named Odie Ogle. Once commonly used for "leather britches." Vigorous, pole-type plants produce large bunches of 4" long pods containing tightly packed brown speckled seed. As seeds fill out the pods, they run out of room and square off, causing them to look "cut short". We were absolutely amazed by the productivity of this bean and even more impressed by the flavor. A real treasure. 70 days to harvest. 25 seeds per packet.
CULTURE: After danger of frost has passed, sow seeds 4-6" apart, 1" deep in rows 24-36" apart. Plants require trellising. Under ideal conditions, germination will occur in 7-10 days. For highest yield, harvest regularly. Avoid touching plants while leaves are wet as this can spread disease.
