Dry Bean: Anna's Dutch Brown

  CERTIFIED ORGANIC VEGETABLE SEED, 1 packet (50 seeds)

Phaseolus vulgaris (80 days, pole) Following WWII, Lyn's Grandmother Anna received these Dutch Brown beans as a gift from her sister-in-law, Molly during Molly's ND visit from Swift Current, Saskatchewan. Three generations have planted and enjoyed them in family recipes. While Dutch Brown beans are usually a bush bean, this variety is a vining pole bean.

Growing Notes

Direct-seed. Planting Depth: 1 inch. Plant spacing: 2 inches. Row spacing of 36-48 inches. Semi-vining habit 3 feet; optional trellis for support. Increase yields by inoculating where natural Rhizobia is low. Soil Temp. for Germ.: 60-80°F. Days to Germ.: 6-10 days. Full sun. Moderate moisture.