{"title":"Appalachian Beans","description":"Discover the rich heritage of Appalachia through our Appalachian beans. These seeds represent the time-honored cultural traditions of the region and offer a taste of history in your own garden. With their wide adaptability, these heirloom beans bring authentic dishes like greasy beans, shelly beans, and leather britches out of Appalachia and into your kitchen. Plant a piece of Appalachian culture in your garden, celebrating its heritage with every harvest.","products":[{"product_id":"ideal-market","title":"Ideal Market Bean (Black Creaseback)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally introduced as Black Creaseback and later renamed Ideal Market by the Chris Reuter Seed Co. of New Orleans.  Pole-type variety produces an abundance of 5-inch-long stringless beans that are both sweet and crisp.  An excellent variety under most circumstances, however it has proven to be slightly more susceptible to Japanese Beetles than other varieties we've tried.  If you live in an area with significant Japanese Beetle pressure, we would instead recommend \"Purple Pod Pole\" which has some degree of resistance.  If beetles are not a problem in your area, Ideal Market's superb productivity and excellent flavor make it well worth a try.  Harvests begin 65-70 days after sowing.  Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ideal Market","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44071583908089,"sku":"BE-SN-006","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/ideal-market-snap-pole-green-bean-seeds-37848152211705.jpg?v=1700347741"},{"product_id":"old-joe-clark-semi-runner-bean","title":"Old Joe Clark Semi-Runner Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Pink Half-Runner and Red Peanut Bean, Old Joe Clark is an heirloom bean that produces early crops of 3 to 4-inch pods that mature from green to a unique fuchsia color.  Traditionally used as a snap bean with a unique, somewhat nutty flavor as well as a dry bean when left on the vine to mature.  Semi-runner plants will grow to four feet if given support.  Extra-early variety often used as an early season crop that is pulled when mature and replanted to other vegetables.  Approximately 55 days to maturity.  Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Joe Clark","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44071904641273,"sku":"BE-SN-019","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/old-joe-clark-semi-runner-bean-seeds-30667096719517.jpg?v=1700348646"},{"product_id":"pink-tip-greasy-bean","title":"Pink Tip Greasy Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Tip Greasy is a popular old Appalachian greasy bean originating from Haywood County, North Carolina.  The name Pink Tip refers to the pigmentation of the blossom end that develops as the beans dry down on the vine.  Plants produce enormous yields of short, fat beans with a shiny hull that is characteristic of all greasy beans.  Beans do need to be de-strung, but we find it well-worth the effort as the incredible flavor and substance of these beans sets them apart from traditional stringless varieties.  Matures a couple weeks later than our other greasy beans and may not be suitable for those in the northernmost climates.  We would instead recommend Pine Mountain Greasy for those gardeners.  White seeded.  Approximately 85 to 90 days to harvest.  Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pink Tip Greasy","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44071941898489,"sku":"BE-SN-017","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/pink-tip-greasy-bean-seeds-31075700441245.jpg?v=1700328677"},{"product_id":"turkey-craw-shelling-bean","title":"Turkey Craw Pole Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003eTurkey Craw is an Appalachian heirloom pole bean originating from the Cumberland Gap region near the junctions of Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee.  The name Turkey Craw is the result of charming folklore claiming that the original bean was discovered in a turkey's craw.  Pole-type plants produce excellent yields of stringless, 6-inch-long pods.  Commonly used as a dual-purpose variety, with snap beans harvested after the pods have begun to fill out, but before the seeds have lost their immature green color.  Beans harvested at this stage have similar qualities to a greasy bean, but without the need for destringing.  Mature beans have beautiful chestnut mottling and can be used similarly to any other dry bean.  Approximately 80 days to harvest.  Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkey Craw","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44074838851833,"sku":"BE-SH-019","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/turkey-craw-pole-bean-seeds-31086900609181.jpg?v=1700345057"},{"product_id":"north-carolina-greasy-pole-bean","title":"North Carolina Long Greasy 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One of our customers described their fondness of greasy beans in this way, \"Well, I guess I just like to have a little bean in my green beans, not just an empty hull.\"  Having now tried them ourselves, we understand the sentiment.  Greasy beans are essentially a twofer, green beans and dry beans in one.  The plump, immature beans make them more satisfying, and it seems like they help them hold onto more flavor too.  They do need to have their strings removed, but as most gardeners know, anything worthwhile takes time.  We've tried cooking them the Southern way, slowly simmered in stock with bacon, some onion, salt and pepper and this summer even took them camping and cooked them in foil packs mixed with onion, olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper.  Both were amazing!  Thanks to our Southern customers for sharing this local secret.  We're definitely glad we tried them.  Brown seeded.  60 days to harvest.  Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pine Mountain Greasy","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44071941570809,"sku":"BE-SN-020","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/pine-mountain-greasy-bean-seeds-31135136579741.jpg?v=1700345410"},{"product_id":"fat-man-cornfield-snap-green-bean","title":"Fat Man Cornfield Snap\/Green Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003eFat Man is a pole-type or cornfield bean that is popular throughout Appalachia and particularly in West Virginia. In one trial conducted by West Virginia University, Fat Man was among the favorites for flavor and tenderness. We'd have to agree. It performed well in our Midwest climate and the beans were just delicious! Fat Man is a string-type bean that must be de-strung prior to cooking.  Harvests begin approximately 75 days after sowing. Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fat Man","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44071539179769,"sku":"BE-SN-021","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/fat-man-cornfield-snap-green-bean-seeds-38655181422841.jpg?v=1700332278"},{"product_id":"lazy-wife-greasy-bean","title":"Lazy Wife Greasy Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOne of the largest and most popular of the greasy beans, Lazy Wife is a white-seeded greasy bean from Madison County, North Carolina.  Vigorous, pole-type plants produce heavy yields of large pods with shiny green hulls.  Beans are tender and flavorful and are traditionally harvested after the seeds have begun to bulge out the pod.  Pods contain a prominent string that will need to be removed prior to cooking, however their flavor makes them well worth the effort.  Not to be confused with Lazy Housewife bean which, although stringless, is later and less flavorful (in our humble opinions).  70 days to harvest.  Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lazy Wife Greasy","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44071604551929,"sku":"BE-SN-022","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/lazy-wife-greasy-bean-seeds-38667386519801.jpg?v=1700353869"},{"product_id":"ogle-family-cutshort-bean","title":"Ogle Family Cut Short Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur favorite trial bean of 2022, Ogle Family Cut Short is 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.  Approximately 70 days to harvest.  Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ogle Family Cut Short","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44071904379129,"sku":"BE-SN-023","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/ogle-family-cut-short-bean-seeds-39111439778041.jpg?v=1700323997"},{"product_id":"granny-pole-bean","title":"Granny (Tick, Old-Time Brown Stick, Leer) Pole Green Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Tick Bean, Old-Time Brown Stick, and Leer Bean, Granny is an old, rare, pole-type bean collected from the Smoky Mountains of Cocke County, Tennessee and offered on the Seed Savers Exchange by legendary seed saver, John Coykendall.  Plants produce excellent yields of fat, slightly curved pods containing round, brownish-gray seeds.  Coykendall reports that the variety was once common to the Smoky Mountain farmers of east Tennessee and was traditionally used for canning or later as a shelled dry bean.  We cooked them up with some onions and salt pork and found them to be tender, flavorful and extra hearty. A great variety indeed!  70 days to harvest.  Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Granny (Old-Time Brown Stick)","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44071568376057,"sku":"BE-SN-024","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/granny-pole-bean-seeds-38675782631673.jpg?v=1700334434"},{"product_id":"six-weeks-cut-short-bean","title":"Six Weeks Cut Short Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003eSix Weeks Cut Short Bean is an early producer of 4 to 5-inch-long pods filled with tightly packed brown seeds.  As the speckled seeds fill the pod, space becomes limited, leading the beans to take on a squared-off appearance as they seek out every last bit of room.  Six Weeks Cut Short can be used as a snap bean, shelly, or mature dry bean and has a rich, hearty flavor.  Trellising is optional, but doing so will keep the beans cleaner and aid in harvesting.  An Appalachian 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green pods with a unique purple cast.  Seeds are initially white, eventually maturing to black.  Harvests begin approximately 70 days after planting.  Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coal Camp","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44071057293561,"sku":"BE-SN-026","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/coal-camp-pole-snap-green-bean-seeds-38683527872761.jpg?v=1700323626"},{"product_id":"minnie-shatterly-cornield-bean","title":"Minnie Shatterly Cornfield Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003eMinnie Shatterly Cornfield Bean is a rare Appalachian variety shared with us by long-time seed saver John Coykendall.  Pole-type plants produce excellent yields of slightly curved, flattened pods containing tan seeds with dark red speckles.  Traditionally planted alongside corn and allowed to grow up the stalks.  A great variety for canning and we suspect it would also 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