{"title":"Legumes - Beans, Peas, \u0026 More!","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMembers of the bean family Fabacea, legumes are beneficial to both the gardener nutritionally and to the garden itself through their nitrogen fixation process. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLooking for beans in quantities larger than what we offer? We confidently recommend \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"Sheridan Acres - Family Grown Heirloom Beans from Michigan's Thumb Region\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sheridanacres.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.sheridanacres.com\/\"\u003eSheridan Acres\u003c\/a\u003e. Fellow bean enthusiast Kevin represents the 4th generation of heirloom bean farmers on his family's farm in Michigan's Thumb region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Our Answers to Your Questions ~ Great Lakes Staple Seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/greatlakesstapleseeds.com\/pages\/faq\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWhat happened to all your cool beans?!?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vulgaris_pellegrini-bean","title":"Pellegrini Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e(\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e); Heirloom; Pole bean; Dual purpose: snap or dry; Minimum 20 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrown in Italy, the bean is known as Monachine (mona-KEEN-ay) or \"Little Nuns\". Here, it is known as Pellegrini, in honor of \u003c\/span\u003eSeattle's culinary icon Angelo Pellegrini who grew and enjoyed this bean for decades before his death in 1991. In the 1950's vintner Robert Mondavi shared some of his family's beans from the old country with his friend Angelo, for whom it was love at first bite. Angelo then dedicated his gardens to growing the beans he'd relish one by one, smashing each with a fork before daubing it in a splash of olive oil to savor individually. Not just a dry bean, Pellegrini is fabulous as a stringless snap bean as well. Highly productive in our Michigan gardens, the vines climb to 5 feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2013, the Seattle Times published \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.seattletimes.com\/pacific-nw-magazine\/the-monachine-bean-is-truly-a-pellegrini-family-heirloom\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Pellegrini Bean A True Family Heirloom\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ethis article\u003c\/a\u003e explaining how the Pellegrini bean truly exemplifies the meaning of heirloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7299875307562,"sku":"pv_pel.20","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/IMG_20171206_174519_1.jpg?v=1512601085"},{"product_id":"vulgaris_rosso-di-lucca-bean","title":"Rosso di Lucca Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e); aka Lucca Red Bean; Heritage; a Slow Food \u003cstrong\u003eArk of Taste\u003c\/strong\u003e variety; Bush bean; Dry bean; Minimum 20 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSturdy bushes are prolific in our Michigan garden, yielding heavy harvests of long, slender pods housing 5-6 beans each. The gorgeous, oblong, rose-colored gems patterned in burgundy accents are so cherished in Tuscany they are honored with the Slow Food Ark of Taste \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edenominación de origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e designation (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fondazioneslowfood.com\/en\/slow-food-presidia\/lucca-red-bean\/\" title=\"Rosso di Lucca Slow Food Presidia\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSlow Food Presidia Lucca Red Bean\u003c\/a\u003e.) A culinary \"upscale\" to kidney beans, these flavorful pantry staples are delicous in hearty soups or \u003cem\u003epasta e fagioli\u003c\/em\u003e and savored on their own with olive oil, sea salt and sage or garlic. For a translation of an inspiring description of the traditional cooking method, click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/translate.google.com\/translate?sl=auto\u0026amp;tl=en\u0026amp;js=y\u0026amp;prev=_t\u0026amp;hl=en\u0026amp;ie=UTF-8\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fslowbeans.wordpress.com%2F2013%2F11%2F11%2Farticolo-6%2F\u0026amp;edit-text=\" title=\"SlowBeans Comunità Leguminosa Fagiolo Rosso di Lucca\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 2023-2024 Rosso di Lucca bean inventory is from ninth generation stock grown on our homestead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7300018569258,"sku":"pv_rdl.20","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/IMG_20171206_202722.jpg?v=1512610495"},{"product_id":"vulgaris_beefy-resilient-grex-bean","title":"Beefy Resilient Grex Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e); an \u003cstrong\u003eOSSI-pledged\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003evariety bred for organic systems\u003c\/strong\u003e; Bush bean with short runners; Dry bean; Minimum 30 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA variety from breeder Carol Deppe bred for organic systems, a \u003cstrong\u003egrex\u003c\/strong\u003e is a population intentionally left mixed after a genetic cross to enhance its resilience and adaptability to environmental variations and stresses in growing conditions (soil, weather, disease and pest resistance.) These extremely productive bush plants benefit from something for their short runners to twine about. Pods varying in physical traits mature over a multi-week period to yield a harvest of small, meaty, thin-skinned beans in a satisfying array of earthtone shades. Enjoy them as a mix or develop your own line by selecting and replanting your favorite(s.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/files\/ossi_logo_thumb.jpg?v=1517780000\" alt=\"\"\u003eOpen Source Seed Initiative (OSSI) Pledge\u003c\/strong\u003e: You have the freedom to use these OSSI-Pledged seeds in any way you choose. In return, you pledge not to restrict others’ use of these seeds or their derivatives by patents, licenses or other means, and to include this Pledge with any transfer of these seeds or their derivatives. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/osseeds.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Open Source Seed Initiative\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ewww.osseeds.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7300052615210,"sku":"pv_brg.30","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/IMG_20171205_132229.jpg?v=1515989335"},{"product_id":"vulgaris_alubia-de-tolosa-bean","title":"Alubia de Tolosa Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e); aka Alubias Tolosanas (Beans of Tolosa); Heirloom; a Slow Food \u003cstrong\u003eArk of Taste\u003c\/strong\u003e variety; Pole bean; Dry bean; Minimum 20 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn heirloom variety originating in the Basque region of Spain, this bean is a vigorous climber, easily topping an 8 foot trellis. Long stout pods dry down to a tannish yellow with the delightful appearance of strings of little pillows. Each is shelled to reveal 6-8 gorgeously plump, dark, shiny, black beans. The beans play such an essential role in daily Basque culture that they are celebrated regionally each November during the \"Week of the Bean\" known as the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBabarrunaren Astea \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003efeast. Additionally, the variety is aboard Slow Food's Ark of Taste, recognized with the prestigous \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edenominación de origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e designation. Alubia de Tolosa is very productive in our Michigan garden with over 4 pounds of dry bean harvested from 6 row-feet of trellis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7300131782698,"sku":"pv_adt.20","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/IMG_20171203_144714.jpg?v=1515989254"},{"product_id":"vulgaris_smith-osborne-bean","title":"Smith Osborne Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e); Pole bean; Dual purpose: snap or dry; Minimum 20 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Kentucky fall bean and vigorous climber, Smith Osborne is extremely productive in our Michigan garden, topping an 8-foot trellis and yielding near 4 pounds of dry beans per 6 row-feet. The fat pods are good snap beans when full and green. As the pods mature they turn a brilliant magenta, which came as somewhat a shock but pleasant surprise to me the first year growing them (it's what I get for not paying better attention to details when I ordered the variety.) Our motivation for trying Smith Osborne came from our friend Karen's assertion the dry beans are as sweet as sugar when slow-cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7300554260522,"sku":"pv_smo.20","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/smithosborne.jpg?v=1513020958"},{"product_id":"vulgaris_zolfino-bean","title":"Zolfino Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e(\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e); Heirloom; a Slow Food \u003cstrong\u003eArk of Taste\u003c\/strong\u003e variety; Bush bean; Dry bean; Minimum 20 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Italy, Zolfino beans are so prized they have their own association, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ilfagiolozolfino.it\/index.cfm\" title=\"The Zolfino Bean Association of Pratomagno\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAssociazione del Fagiolo Zolfino del Pratomagno\u003c\/a\u003e, which is credited for rescuing the variety from the brink of extinction. In 2000 they were boarded on Slow Food Italy's Ark of Taste. The small roundish beans named for their light yellow hue, akin to sulphur, are typically found growing along the terraced hillsides in the Pratomagno region of Tuscany, in the midst of lush olive groves. Fall harvested beans are allowed to sun-dry in the local farmyards before they are hand-cleaned and sorted, with only the best, flawless beans making it to market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally planted on “Giorno del Cento”, the hundredth day of the year, we wait until the soil temperature is consistently above 65° F before direct seeding (and that is a bit early!) Compact bushes are very productive yielding an abundant harvest of short pods containing 5-6 beans each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat originally drew us to this variety were descriptions of its culinary attributes and time-honored preparation method. Known for its refined, unique flavor and fine thin skin that \"melts in your mouth\", the bean doesn't require soaking. \u003cem\u003eFagioli al fiasco\u003c\/em\u003e is the classic method of slow cooking Zolfino in a Chianti flask over the fading embers of one's hearth overnight. What awaits you in the morning is a dense creamy paste that paired with extra-virgin olive oil, fresh savory herbs and a touch of salt, creates an \"irreplaceable combination to the satisfaction of the most refined palate.\" After reading and picturing it in our minds, how could we resist?! Though, not quite the same, using a dutch oven or a crock-pot is certain to produce comparable tasty results.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7300831674410,"sku":"pv_zol.20","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/zolfino.jpg?v=1516480403"},{"product_id":"mungo_kali-black-gram-mung-bean","title":"Kali Black Gram Mung Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eVigna mungo\u003c\/em\u003e); Heirloom; Dwarf bush; Dry bean; Minimum 30 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we first grew Kali Black Gram it was a means to increase diversity of our plant-based pantry-friendly protein sources. Now, we have a multi-generation homestead grown seed stock that reliably produces an abundance of the tiny nutritional powerhouses in their cute furry pods. Prolific and low-maintenance, upright plants allow for close spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGram beans are used like red lentils in Indian and Nepalese cuisine. They are also good sprouted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe enjoy them in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greatlakesstapleseeds.com\/blogs\/around-our-homestead\/korean-mung-bean-pancake_recipe\" title=\"Bindaeduk Cho Kanjang - Korean Pancake Recipe featuring Mung Beans\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBindaeduk Cho Kanjang - Korean Pancakes featuring Mung Beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur original seeds trace back to Bhaktapur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal by way of Anpetu Oihankesni in Colorado and Adaptive Seeds in Oregon. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7327040372778,"sku":"vm_kbg-2.8cc","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/kaliblack.jpg?v=1632878468"},{"product_id":"vigna-unguiculata_fast-lady-northern-southern-pea-cowpea","title":"Fast Lady Northern Southern Pea Cowpea","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eVigna unguiculata\u003c\/em\u003e); an \u003cstrong\u003eOSSI-pledged variety bred for organic systems\u003c\/strong\u003e; Bush; Minimum 25 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearched by NASA investigators as one of the crops to sustain long-term space exploration, cowpeas are an all-purpose plant. Their seeds are extremely high in protein and their leaves and immature pods, also nutritious, are quite tasty. This variety bred for organic systems, is the culmination of Carol Deppe's efforts to improve the popular white seeded cowpea variety, \"Lady\", so it matures productively in short growing seasons; we'd say she was successful! Bushy yet compact upright plants produce copious amounts of slender 7-8 inch pods held aloft above the leaves, making harvest easier. The dry pods are fun to \"unzip\" to yield their dainty seeds that cook quickly without pre-soaking. Pretty yellow flowers contain nectar that is irresistible to pollinators. Suitable for small gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/files\/ossi_logo_thumb.jpg?v=1517780000\"\u003eOpen Source Seed Initiative (OSSI) Pledge\u003c\/strong\u003e: You have the freedom to use these OSSI-Pledged seeds in any way you choose. In return, you pledge not to restrict others’ use of these seeds or their derivatives by patents, licenses or other means, and to include this Pledge with any transfer of these seeds or their derivatives. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/osseeds.org\/\" title=\"The Open Source Seed Initiative\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.osseeds.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7327578619946,"sku":"vu_fln.25","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/fastladynorthernsouthernpea.jpg?v=1516476361"},{"product_id":"glycine-max_chiba-green-edible-soybean","title":"Chiba Green Soybean","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eGlycine max\u003c\/em\u003e); non-GMO\u003cstrong\u003e*\u003c\/strong\u003e; Bush bean; Fresh; Dry bean; Minimum 25 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoybeans nourish the gardener with their nutritious seeds as well as the garden soil through nitrogen fixation. An early maturing heavy harvest of plump 3-seeded pods makes Chiba Green a desirable crop in northern gardens. The compact upright nature of the bushes is suitable for small spaces. Of all the soybeans we grow, we rely on Chiba Green to sate our maodou \/ edamame desires the most. The fresh pods tend to mature at the same time and their buttery sweetness is a much anticipated traditional treat on a hot summer's day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greatlakesstapleseeds.com\/pages\/yu-xiaos-time-honored-way-of-preparing-maodou-fresh-soybeans-edamame\" title=\"Yu Xiao's time-honored way of preparing maodou (fresh soybeans \/ edamame)\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYu Xiao's time-honored way of preparing maodou (fresh soybeans \/ edamame)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*\u003c\/strong\u003e Our stock seed was sourced from a colleague who guarantees GMO-free status and our gardens are many miles from commercial soybean growers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7332096704554,"sku":"gm_chi.25","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/chibagreen.jpg?v=1516474630"},{"product_id":"glycine-max_gaia-soybean","title":"Gaia Soybean","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eGlycine max\u003c\/em\u003e); non-GMO\u003cstrong\u003e*\u003c\/strong\u003e; Bush bean; Fresh; Dry bean; Minimum 25 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGaia, a sturdy bush variety with a unique bi-color seed, was introduced in 2013 to the gardening community. Owen Bridge of Annapolis Seeds stabilized a serendipitous cross that appeared in his 2010 garden between a green-seeded edamame and a black seed variety. Soybeans are a reliable, low-maintenance, prolific crop, a sound choice to provision your pantry with nutritious, versatile dry beans. Additionally, they give back to your garden through soil-building nitrogen-fixation. Gaia's green pods are tasty fresh. Overall, it is an excellent producer for us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greatlakesstapleseeds.com\/pages\/yu-xiaos-time-honored-way-of-preparing-maodou-fresh-soybeans-edamame\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Yu Xiao's time-honored way of preparing maodou (fresh soybeans \/ edamame)\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eYu Xiao's time-honored way of preparing maodou (fresh soybeans \/ edamame)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*\u003c\/strong\u003e Our stock seed was sourced from a colleague who guarantees GMO-free status and our gardens are many miles from commercial soybean growers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7332138057770,"sku":"gm_gai.25","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/gaia.jpg?v=1516477386"},{"product_id":"hannan-popbean","title":"Hannan Popbean","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eCicer arietinum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Carol Deppe's varieties, Hannan Popbean was developed to produce reliably under organic conditions and is highly resistant to soil-borne and aphid-borne diseases. As its name suggests, Hannan popbean is enjoyed as a popbean in addition to the many traditional uses of garbanzos that include spreads, dips and soups. Chickpeas are typically fickle in northern gardens but their value to our pantry nutritionally, motivated us to trial them. Hannan Popbean's 2-foot tall bushes surprised us with a modest harvest of small pods which is encouraging for short-season gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNovember 2022 Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: after several seasons of trialing this variety, in all honesty it fails to impress. For the foreseeable future, Hannan Popbean is off my grow list. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis listing is for REFERENCE ONLY! Yes, you CAN add it to your cart, but NO it is not for sale and I will NOT ship seeds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/files\/ossi_logo_thumb.jpg?v=1517780000\" alt=\"\"\u003eOpen Source Seed Initiative (OSSI) Pledge\u003c\/strong\u003e: You have the freedom to use these OSSI-Pledged seeds in any way you choose. In return, you pledge not to restrict others’ use of these seeds or their derivatives by patents, licenses or other means, and to include this Pledge with any transfer of these seeds or their derivatives. \u003ca title=\"The Open Source Seed Initiative\" href=\"https:\/\/osseeds.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.osseeds.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Not For Sale","offer_id":44060296184126,"sku":"f.ca_hpb","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/hannanpop.jpg?v=1516477791"},{"product_id":"lunatus_kurzers-calico-traveler-lima-bean","title":"Kurzer's Calico Traveler Lima Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus lunatus\u003c\/em\u003e); a \u003cstrong\u003eMichigan Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e variety; Bush lima; Minimum 50 seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds truly are Mother Nature's gift to us. Not only do they provide us with food, fiber, medicinals, and wonderful blossoms to enjoy, they encourage us to connect with others. Kurzer's Calico Travelers are delightful limas first grown in our 2017 garden, but they didn't grow quite as described on the original package, which left me with questions. Through social media, I noticed a Doug Kurzer over in west Michigan, are the limas his namesake? I had to find out, so I sent a message and sure enough, they are! I credit these beans with my good fortune of meeting a neat individual and fellow gardening aficionado. And in case you were wondering, Doug confirmed my suspicion the original packet mistakenly labeled them as a pole variety; they are bush limas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read Doug's recounting of \u003ca title=\"The story of the Kurzer's Calico Traveler Lima as recounted by Doug Kurzer.\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/files\/The_StoryofKurzersCalicoTravelerLima.pdf?7519828482396380836\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe story of Kurzer's Calico Traveler Limas\u003c\/a\u003e. (As time permits I will transcribe the story into a document for easier reading.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note for this variety our seed stock is combined, grown on our homestead and on Doug's in west Michigan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7552475725866,"sku":"pl_kct.50","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/Kurzers.jpg?v=1609018837"},{"product_id":"vulgaris_miami-ohio-pole-bean","title":"Miami Ohio Pole Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e); Heirloom; Pole bean; Dry bean; Minimum 20 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hearty pole bean is a late eighteenth century heirloom grown by the Miami people of Kekionga (present day Fort Wayne Indiana), as well as by the Potawatomi, the Shawnee and the Delaware. A prolific producer of fleshy 8 inch pods, it easily topped its 8 foot trellis, so strong support is essential. Some people enjoy the pods as a fresh bean. We allowed them to dry down for harvest of their meaty dry beans that are great baked or in soups. A cultural note – due to their fleshy nature, the pods required over an additional week to dry, so allow at least 100 days for dry beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLimited quantity - only 1 pack per person.\u003c\/strong\u003e I will only ship one pack and will refund the additional packs. Why the limit? To allow as many growers as possible to enjoy this bean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7945092169770,"sku":"pv_mop.20","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/miami_ohio_pole.jpg?v=1513638949"},{"product_id":"wild-pea-of-umbria","title":"Wild Pea of Umbria","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003ePisum sativum\u003c\/em\u003e); aka Roveja; Heirloom; a \u003cstrong\u003eSlow Food Umbria Ark of Taste \u003c\/strong\u003evariety; Climbing pea; Dry pea; Minimum 30 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor centuries as far back as the Neolithic age, peasants and shepherds along Italy's Apennine Mountains, specifically on the Umbria-Marche ridge, cultivated or wild-harvested these hearty peas. Although a late twentieth century rise of mechanized agriculture and a desire for crops with greater profitability almost lead to its disappearance, the Wild Pea of Umbria variety now enjoys a resurgence through Slow Food Ark of Taste status that encourages its use and preservation. Nutritious, these peas are low fat dry pantry staples high in protein, carbohydrates, and essential minerals, with a rich taste more akin to a broad bean. They are superb in soup or as \u003cem\u003efarecchiata\u003c\/em\u003e, a slightly bitter stone-ground wild pea polenta traditionally flavored with anchovies, garlic, and EVO made a day ahead of time and served as pan-roasted slices the following day. True to their wild ancestry, these climbing peas required very little attention from us to produce an abundance of petite dry pods plump with gorgeous peas speckled in a multi-color array of earth-tones. Direct seeding in mid-April allowed us to succession plant a second crop for fall harvest. Earned a coveted spot on our “must grow” list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check this beauty's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fondazioneslowfood.com\/en\/slow-food-presidia\/civita-di-cascia-roveja\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePresidium page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8329346744362,"sku":"ps_wpu.30","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/wildpeaofumbria.jpg?v=1611782033"},{"product_id":"carlin-pea","title":"Carlin Pea","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003ePisum sativum\u003c\/em\u003e); aka Carling Pea; Heirloom; a Slow Food \u003cstrong\u003eArk of Taste\u003c\/strong\u003e variety; Climbing pea; Dry pea; Minimum 20 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis English heirloom from the Elizabethan era is a vigorous climber in our Michigan garden, easily dominating a 6-foot trellis. The abundance of gorgeous pink and rose blooms give rise to a copious number of pleasingly plump pods. Primarily grown as a dry pea, allow the pods to dry on the vine. Shelling the golden speckled peas from their pods is easy. The dry peas are an excellent addition to your pantry staples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease read about the fascinating story of Carlin peas on its Slow Food Foundation for Biodiversity \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fondazioneslowfood.com\/en\/ark-of-taste-slow-food\/carlin-peas\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Slow Food Foundation for Biodiversity Carlin Peas\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003epage\u003c\/a\u003e or in Mother Earth News' article \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.motherearthnews.com\/organic-gardening\/heirloom-pea-varieties-zewz1309zpit#Carlin_Pea\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Mother Earth News Heirloom Pea Varieties\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eHeirloom Pea Varieties\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8330449354794,"sku":"ps_car.20","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/carlin.jpg?v=1534191309"},{"product_id":"vulgaris_kahnawake-mohawk-bean","title":"Kahnawake Mohawk Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Phaseolus vulgaris); Heirloom; a \u003cstrong\u003eGreat Lakes Region\u003c\/strong\u003e variety; Pole bean; Dry bean; Minimum 20 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeige with chocolate streaks, the sumptuously chubby oval seeds of this Iroquois heirloom are richly sweet pantry dry beans. Vigorous vines are productive and disease resistant. Typically used dry, the plump green beans are delicious snap beans when eaten young. Pods constrict slightly around their fat seeds as they dry. Kahnawake Mohawk beans are another regional pole bean well worth the space on your trellises.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12187518009386,"sku":"pv_kmo.20","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/kahnawakemohawk.jpg?v=1541874865"},{"product_id":"vulgaris_harsens-island-bean","title":"Harsens Island Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e); a \u003cstrong\u003eMichigan Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e variety; Pole bean; Snap bean; Minimum 25 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat flavor and hearty texture with a Michigan connection - Harsens Island Beans, a green bean sourced from Karen Golden of Michigan Heirlooms. She received seeds from a friend who was gifted the seeds from their Italian neighbor who has grown these beans on Harsens Island for many, many years from his own saved seed. Vigorous vines climb 3-4 feet and produce pods 6-10 inches long. Not stringless but when eaten when the pods are still flat, the suture strings aren't tough.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12411381317674,"sku":"pv_har.25","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/harsens.jpg?v=1541876140"},{"product_id":"pisum_amplissimo-viktoria-ukrainskaya-pea","title":"Amplissimo Viktoria Ukrainskaya Pea","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003ePisum sativum\u003c\/em\u003e); Heirloom; Climbing pea; Soup pea; Minimum 20 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soup pea of Ukrainian heritage, this \"Chickpea of the North\" is known for its robust plants that produce soup peas of a rich and deeply satisfying flavor. A proliferation of white flowers on 5.5 foot vines give way to plump pods that when dry yield an average of six large, cream colored round peas each. As suggested by their nickname, these peas are good substitutes in chickpea recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpdate August 14 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday I received a letter from a gentleman in New York that grew our Amplissimo Viktoria Ukrainskaya (AVU) peas this season. He originally contacted me seeking an alternative for chickpeas after a \"four year flirtation\" with them that left him frustrated. AVU's reputation as a \"Chickpea of the North\" caught his attention. Happily our AVU peas did not disappoint!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe reports harvesting the plump dry peas 90 days from seed to seed. Growing them on 5 ft mesh he harvested a little over 2 pounds from a 17 ft row for a projected yield calculation of 30 bushels an acre - \"not too shabby for a hot and dry season.\" As to if Amplissimo Viktoria Ukrainskaya peas meet the expectations of their \"Chickpea of the North\" fame, Jerry used them in his hummus recipe, pronouncing their flavor \"the equal\" of chickpeas and \"superior\" to the half-runner bean he'd been using as substitutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe as a family appreciate and love Amplissimo Viktoria Ukrainskaya peas as worthy members of our gardens. It is wonderful to hear from a fellow gardener of its success grown in New York. Thank you Jerry for sharing your report. And thank you for the sprig of beautiful Azul statice!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12411490697258,"sku":"ps_avu.20","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/pea_avu.jpg?v=1541971473"},{"product_id":"shirk-family-pea","title":"Shirk Family Pea","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003ePisum sativum\u003c\/em\u003e); Heirloom; a \u003cstrong\u003eMichigan Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e variety; Climbing pea; Dual use - edible pod and soup; Minimum 20 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn heirloom variety maintained for generations within a Michigan Mennonite community and named in recognition of the Shirk Family's loving stewardship. Prolific 4-foot vines produce an abundance of small-podded snow peas that are best when picked young. If allowed to dry on the vines. the dry peas are hearty soup peas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12411499282474,"sku":"ps_shf.20","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/pea_shirkfamily.jpg?v=1543266102"},{"product_id":"unguiculata_fagiolina-del-trasimeno-cowpea","title":"Fagiolina del Trasimeno Cowpea","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eVigna unguiculata\u003c\/em\u003e); Heirloom; Climbing habit; a Slow Food \u003cstrong\u003eArk of Taste\u003c\/strong\u003e variety; Minimum 40 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReportedly known and cultivated since the Etruscan age, landrace Fagiolina del Trasimeno (Little Bean of Lake Trasimeno) gained its Slow Food presidium that encourages its use and preservation in 2000. Because of their size, these delicious Umbrian cowpeas do not require soaking before use in your favorite recipes. Traditionally they are served boiled and seasoned with olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFagiolina del Trasimeno is robust and prolific in our Michigan gardens and keeps producing until first hard frost. Cultivate like you would dry beans. Harvest when pods are dry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFagiolina del Trasimeno's Slow Food \u003ca title=\"Slow Food Ark of Taste - Fagiolina del Trasimeno Cowpea\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fondazioneslowfood.com\/en\/slow-food-presidia\/lake-trasimeno-bean\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArk of Taste page.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12411763753002,"sku":"vu_fdt.40","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/cowpea_fdt.jpg?v=1609022278"},{"product_id":"lens-culinaris_black-beluga-lentil","title":"Black Beluga Lentil","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eLens culinaris\u003c\/em\u003e); Bush habit; Microsperma; Persian type; Minimum 25 seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelicious plump little nuggets of nutrition, Black Beluga is a great addition for plant-based meals. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiminutive plants with dainty foliage prefer direct sun and drier soils. Cultivate as you would dry beans. Tolerates close spacing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12411865759786,"sku":"le_blb.25","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/le_beluga_1.jpg?v=1578343864"},{"product_id":"p_acutifolius_tierra-gold-tepary-bean","title":"Tierra Gold Tepary Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus acutifolius\u003c\/em\u003e); Heirloom; Bush with runners; Dry bean;  Minimum 20 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ancient native crop, archeological evidence indicates tepary beans were cultivated in Mexico's Tehuacán Valley over 7,000 years ago. They were known by their Tohono O’odham name \u003cem\u003et’pawi\u003c\/em\u003e meaning simply, “it is a bean.” Especially high in soluble fiber, the beans are an excellent source of protein, iron and calcium for those managing their diabetes or high cholesterol through diet. Despite their southwest heritage, tepary beans are prolific in our Michigan gardens. The low-maintenance, short, trailing multi-branched bushes tolerate heat and water stress very well. Due to the low position of pods on the plants, it is best not to over-irrigate. Excessively dry pods tend to shatter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative Seed \/ SEARCH has an excellent \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/files\/Tepary_Bean_Recipe_Handout.pdf?13907583009029241717\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tepary Bean Recipe Handout\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003epdf\u003c\/a\u003e on cooking and using tepary beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31476648312883,"sku":"pa_tgt.20","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/te_tgo.jpg?v=1577744631"},{"product_id":"vicia-faba_frog-island-nation-fava-bean","title":"Frog Island Nation Fava Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003ci\u003eVicia faba\u003c\/i\u003e); Minimum 20 seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA versatile protein source, rich in essential vitamins and minerals, fava beans, also known as broad beans or bell beans, are an ancient crop thought first added to the Mediterranean diet prior to 6000 BC. Frog Island Nation is thought to have been collected in Guatemala by Ianto Evans and was a part of the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.saveseeds.org\/company_history\/alsf\/index.html\" title=\"Abundant Life Seed\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAbundant Life Seed collection.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFavas prefer cooler conditions so are best planted when one sows peas. Plants are tall and benefited from some support to keep them from lodging. Their fat pods hold an average of 3-4 beans. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck Ianto's bulletin \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greatlakesstapleseeds.com\/products\/ianto-evans-a-gardeners-guide-to-fava-beans-1992\" title=\"A Gardeners' Guide to Fava Beans ~ Great Lakes Staple Seeds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eA Gardeners' Guide to Fava Beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12602686701610,"sku":"vf_fin.20","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/bn.fv_frogislandnation_1.jpg?v=1578874223"},{"product_id":"lotus-tetragonolobus_asparagus-pea","title":"Asparagus Pea","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eLotus tetragonolobus\u003c\/em\u003e); aka Winged Pea; Prostrate bush; Edible pod; Minimum 3.4 cc (\u0026gt;30 seeds)\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe fell in love with winged \u003cem\u003ebeans\u003c\/em\u003e when we lived in China. Unfortunately, since the Asian winged bean varieties are daylight sensitive, they do not produce well in northern gardens. Seeking a suitable substitute, we happily discovered asparagus peas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plant that thrives in poor soil, asparagus peas trace their origins to north Africa and Mediterranean Europe. While records suggest they were cultivated in Sicily since the mid-16th century, their introduction to gardeners is credited to English botanist Phillip Miller in 1734. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike climbing winged beans, asparagus peas grow in branches that spread laterally (up to 24 inches) from a central point to form a low-growing canopy that stands about 6 inches tall. Gorgeous red blossoms adorn branch edges in pairs and give way to the unique, frilly-edged, four-lobed edible pods. Highly ornamental, they fit easily into landscaping that prohibits vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst producing at roughly 60 days, we enjoy the whole green pods steamed or sautéed. We find they are best under 2 inches long but older, larger pods are also good when prepared and eaten as one does edamame. Though we've not yet prepared them such, pods are also good batter fried and pickled. The dry seeds, though small, are usable in dry bean recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout doubt, my patch of asparagus peas with their gorgeous blooms and whimsical pods is one of my favorite parts of the gardens...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect seed when soil temperature is consistently above 70°F. Soak seeds overnight before sowing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor seed saving, simply allow pods to dry on the plant. I let the plant remain in the ground until first hard frost and then lift if whole to hang in a warm, dry location until ready to process. Seeds thresh fairly easy from the pods when they are thoroughly dry. Unless you grow another variety in the \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLotus tetragonolobus\u003c\/em\u003e botanical group, the seeds harvested will be true-to-type.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12603713912874,"sku":"ml-lt.3.4cc","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/asparaguspea_529ffc79-993e-4c43-b519-0c9e541ef1d8.jpg?v=1534190591"},{"product_id":"coccineus_greek-elephant-bean","title":"Gigante Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus coccineus\u003c\/em\u003e); aka Gigandes, Yigandes, Boerentenen; Minimum 10 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown in Kastoria, Greece these beans known as the Greek Elephant Bean, feature prominently in the traditional baked dish \u003cem\u003eplaki\u003c\/em\u003e and are so cherished they have protected variety status. Here they are named for their exceptionally large size, Gigante, and are often a marinated delicacy found on antipasto bars (a local Kroger had them and that's how I got hooked.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical of multiflora beans, rampant robust vines become laden with large gorgeous white blossoms that are magnets for hummingbirds and honeybees alike. Fat succulent pods are delicious as snaps but we prefer to allow them to mature on the vine for their coveted beans which become a mouthwatering marinated delicacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd while your beans are growing here is a favorite baked \u003ca title=\"Baked Greek Elephant Bean Recipe\" href=\"https:\/\/cookinginplaingreek.com\/baked-greek-elephant-beans-gigantes\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003erecipe\u003c\/a\u003e for inspiration!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited quantities - 1 packet per customer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't accept imitations! Some sources are passing off large lima beans as Gigante beans; the true Gigante bean \/ Greek Elephant bean is a multiflora (runner) bean - \u003cem\u003ePhaseolus coccineus.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA seed keeping note - Hummingbirds LOVE these beans and since they have an expansive territory, they can easily cross-pollinate multiflora beans as they make their nectar seeking rounds. It is advisable to grow only one variety a season if you wish to keep seeds true-to-type.\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12605812965418,"sku":"pc_gig.10","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/IMG_20200112_182809_1.jpg?v=1578882446"},{"product_id":"cicer-arietinum_black-sicilian-garbanzo","title":"Black Sicilian Garbanzo","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eCicer \u003cspan title=\"Latin language text\" xml:lang=\"la\" lang=\"la\"\u003earietinum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e);  Bush; Minimum 25 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarbanzos are also known as ceci in Italy, and Black Sicilian Garbanzos are a robust flavorful addition to your pantry staples. Enjoy fresh in hummus or as a rich, wholesome ingredient in any number of healthy dishes. Lacy foliage supports an abundance of puffy green pods in the late summer that fill with an average of two seeds per pod.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow as you would dry beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChickpeas are wonderfully versatile pantry staples as evidenced by this amazing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greatlakesstapleseeds.com\/blogs\/around-our-homestead\/yes-a-cake-made-with-chickpeas\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Yes, a Cake made from Chickpeas! ~ Great Lakes Staple Seeds\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eLemony Chickpea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e recipe - I know it sounds weird but it really is a \"make again\" cake!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note the plants of this species are commonly referred to as chickpeas and garbanzos interchangeably.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12672867369002,"sku":"f.ca_bls.25","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/garbanzo.jpg?v=1578101977"},{"product_id":"vigna-unguiculata_biwa-sitter-cowpea","title":"Biwa Sitter Cowpea","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eVigna unguiculata\u003c\/em\u003e); Heirloom; Bush habit; Dry bean; Minimum 40 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncredibly productive in our gardens, Biwa Sitter Cowpea is unique in that it's sprawling branches \"sit\" on the ground instead of climbing. Stewarded for generations by the Kapayou family of Tama County Iowa's Meskwaki Community, the tiny cream-colored dry beans are a buttery sweet pantry staple typically used in soups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCultivate this low-to-no maintenance cowpea variety as you would dry beans. Harvest after 90 days when the pods are papery dry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12672877264938,"sku":"vu_biw.40","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/cowpea_biwasitter.jpg?v=1601931273"},{"product_id":"vulgaris_michigan-cassoulet-tarbais-bean","title":"Michigan Cassoulet (Tarbais) Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e); Pole bean; Dry bean; Minimum 20 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese culinary staples are officially not Tarbais beans because they are not grown in the Tarbais region of France; however, they are Michigan's version of Tarbais beans. Cassoulet's traditional bean. Prolific!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA huge shout-out of thanks to Allen M. of Saline for sharing his beans with me.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12709958647850,"sku":"pv_mic.20","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/MItarbais.jpg?v=1541863834"},{"product_id":"red-fox-carlin-pea","title":"Red Fox Carlin Pea","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003ePisum sativum\u003c\/em\u003e); Heirloom; Climbing pea; Hyper-tendril; Dry pea; Minimum 20 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoteworthy in its proliferation of tendrils, Red Fox Carlin Pea is a unique dry pea for your garden. A commercial variety from England, the fox red colored dry peas are used in place of chickpeas or lentils in curries, stews or hearty soups. They also feature in Parched Peas, boiled and served with vinegar and salt. As a delightful bonus, the tendrils are crisp and sweet when lightly steamed. I grow the prolific plants on a trellis but their hyper-tendrils mean they are self-supportive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13667613835306,"sku":"ps_rfc.20","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/20210115RedFoxCarlinPea_seedphoto.jpg?v=1610729946"},{"product_id":"lunatus_christmas-lima-bean","title":"Christmas Lima Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus lunatus\u003c\/em\u003e); aka Giant Butter, Giant Florida Pole; a Slow Food \u003cstrong\u003eArk of Taste\u003c\/strong\u003e variety; Pole bean; Dual use: shelly or dry; Minimum 20 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\nLarge, meaty, nutty sweet, it's no wonder Christmas Limas are aboard Slow Food's \u003ca title=\"Christmas Limas ~ Slow Food USA Ark of Taste\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fondazioneslowfood.com\/en\/ark-of-taste-slow-food\/christmas-lima-bean\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArk of Taste\u003c\/a\u003e. Cherished in the south, first mention of these culinary treasures is in the 1840s. The 10 foot vines do well for us despite extremes in heat and water stress. The burgundy pattern of the dry bean keeps through cooking. A delicious essential pantry staple -  a huge shout-out of thanks to Allen M. of Saline for suggesting I grow these again. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14191231926314,"sku":"pl_chr.20","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/lima_christmas.jpg?v=1542313030"},{"product_id":"vulgaris_lohreys-special-bean","title":"Lohrey's Special Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e(\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e); aka Lohrey's Old Tasmanian, Natural Salt, Lohrey's Zebra; Heritage - Centennial; Pole bean; Dual use: snap and dry; Minimum 20 seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom northwestern Tasmanian, Lohrey's Special is a family heirloom from the Lohrey family grown since the early 1900s. Large flowers mature to long, slightly flattened, stringless pods that yellow with a blush of red-purple as they age. The dry pods shell easily to reveal 5-7 flattened seeds. The \"special\" in the beans name refers to its natural salty flavor profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"catalog-desc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"abbreviations\" data-hasqtip=\"0\" title=\"\" oldtitle=\"We recognize and appreciate the native breeders and Seed Keepers of the past, whose varieties have endured and continue to sustain us here on Turtle Island. We are paying royalties for these varieties to a Wabanaki project here in Maine.\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"abbreviations\" data-hasqtip=\"1\" title=\"\" oldtitle=\"Small seed farmers including Fedco staff.\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14504590049322,"sku":"pv_loh.20","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/bn_loh.jpg?v=1611442251"},{"product_id":"vulgaris_piatti-family-italian-bean","title":"Piatti Family Italian Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e); Heritage; a \u003cstrong\u003eMichigan Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e variety; Pole bean; Dual use: snap and dry; Minimum 20 seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Iron Mountain Piatti family heirloom, this pole bean is a yooper bean, from the Upper Penisula of Michigan. Grandfather Maurizio introduced this bean to Ed Piatti in 1935 when together with Ed's father, the three of them gardened together in a city garden space. It is typically enjoyed both as a cooked snap bean and as a dry bean. Plants are strong climbers and productive until frost.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14512612966442,"sku":"pv_pia.20","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/files\/20240210PiattiFamilyItalianBean_seeds.jpg?v=1707613206"},{"product_id":"vulgaris_mixed-cornfield-bean","title":"Mixed Cornfield Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e(\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e); Heirloom; a \u003cstrong\u003eMichigan Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e variety; Pole bean; Dry bean; Minimum 20 seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAahhh the humble cornfield bean mix - as implied, this variety is a delightful assortment of beans that dry to an inspiring array of patterns and hues. A Michigan seedsaver collected this fun variety in 1985 from his Jackson County neighbor, Mrs. Effie Neeley (1908-2000.) In the 1920s, shortly after their marriage, Effie and her husband moved from Magoffin County, Kentucky to Michigan carrying the beans with them. Effie's mother, Mrs. Suzanne (Wireman) Howard, advised her daughter that if she brought the beans with them and kept them alive, she'd always be able to feed her family. Prolific vines prove the advice well-founded, producing a diversity of pod types in abundance until first frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a cornfield variety, the beans do well in partial shade and are well-suited as the bean component in the traditional practice of Three Sisters gardening. If the Three Sisters gardening method interests you but you have yet to give it a try, please see Dr. Jane Mt. Pleasant's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/files\/1247b5be7ae3fa2275918fc279e176f10c96.pdf?227\" title=\"Food Yields and Nutrient Analyses of the Three Sisters: A Haudenosaunee Cropping System\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFood Yield and Nutrient Analyses of the Three Sisters: A Haudenosaunee Cropping System\u003c\/a\u003e for an informative and inspirational discussion on the benefits of the Three Sisters gardening method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne caveat from experience - be sure the corn variety you use is strong enough to support the extra weight of the bean plants; one year I caused some strife as my beans pulled down Scott's precious corn (oops!)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14512665985066,"sku":"pv_mcf.20","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/bn_MImixedcornfield_1.jpg?v=1578933361"},{"product_id":"vulgaris_blanche-mcghee-bean","title":"Blanche McGhee Climbing Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e(\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e); an \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIndiana Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e variety; Pole bean; Dry bean; Minimum 20 seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlanche McGhee must have been a special lady to have this wonderful climbing bean named for her. We have the late John Hartman of Indiana's J.M. Hartman \u0026amp; Daughters Seed Company to thank for introducing Blanche McGhee to the seed saving community. Robust vines are prolific producers of 5 inch smooth pods that constrict as they dry to highlight an average of 6-7 round cranberry type seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14512814489642,"sku":"pv_bmc.20","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/bn_bmc.jpg?v=1611777060"},{"product_id":"vulgaris_michigan-yellow-eye-bean","title":"Michigan Yellow Eye Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e(\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e); Bush bean; A \u003cstrong\u003eMichigan Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e variety; Minimum 20 seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBushy plants yield an abundance of pods that shell plump cheery yellow-eyed beans that are hearty dry pantry staples for the baked beans and stews that bring a wholesome, warm comfort to winter's long days. Vigorous and prolific, Michigan Yellow Eye earns its place in our garden - mmm I'm thinking it's time for some slow-cooked beans in molasses and sriracha with caramelized onions and sautéed garlic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31465215361075,"sku":"pv_miy.20","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/bn_MIyelloweye_1.jpg?v=1577575442"},{"product_id":"culinaris_le-puy-lentil","title":"Le Puy Lentil","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eLens culinaris\u003c\/em\u003e); Microsperma; Persian; Minimum 25 seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe more heart healthy with home-grown Le Puy lentils!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is as if Mother Nature commissioned a guild of tiny beings to paint a landscape on each seed as each Le Puy is its own masterful swirling array of earthtone hues.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31489670185011,"sku":"le_lep.25","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/bn_le_ley_1.jpg?v=1580168701"},{"product_id":"wase-kuro-daizu-soybean","title":"Wase Kuro Daizu Soybean","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eGlycine max\u003c\/em\u003e); non-GMO\u003cstrong\u003e*\u003c\/strong\u003e; Bush bean; Fresh; Dry bean; Minimum 25 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWase Kuro Daizu is an early maturing variety from Japan's southern islands of Okinawa and Kyushu. Its short, stout bushes are reliable, low-maintenance and prolific, a great way to provision your pantry with nutritious, versatile dry beans to feature in a healthy lifestyle's plant-based meals- it's dry weight protein content is 45%. Characteristic of black seeded varieties, Wase Kuro Daizu germinates well in cooler conditions. Additionally, soybeans are wonderfully beneficial to your garden as their nitrogen fixation ability facilitates building healthy soil. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe always enjoy Wase Kuro Daizu's green pods as maodou - a ritual summertime treat for us.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greatlakesstapleseeds.com\/pages\/yu-xiaos-time-honored-way-of-preparing-maodou-fresh-soybeans-edamame\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Yu Xiao's time-honored way of preparing maodou (fresh soybeans \/ edamame)\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eYu Xiao's time-honored way of preparing maodou (fresh soybeans \/ edamame)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*\u003c\/strong\u003e Our stock seed comes from a source who guarantees GMO-free status and our gardens are many, many miles from commercial soybean growers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31542303064115,"sku":"gm_wkd.25","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/bn.gm_was_1.jpg?v=1579375506"},{"product_id":"glycine-max_gokuwase-hayabusa-edamame-soybean","title":"Gokuwase Hayabusa Edamame Soybean","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eGlycine max\u003c\/em\u003e); non-GMO\u003cstrong\u003e*\u003c\/strong\u003e; Bush bean; Fresh; Dry bean; Minimum 25 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGokuwase Hayabusa Edamame is a fantastic short-season fresh soybean that really produces and at 48% dry weight protein, it is a nutritious pantry staple as well when pods are allowed to mature on the bush. Robust bushes reach a tidy 3 feet teeming with cheery blossoms that develop into an abundance of plump tasty pods. Summer just isn't summer for us without fresh maodou (edamame). Soybeans are a reliable, low-maintenance, prolific crop, a sound choice to provision your pantry with nutritious, versatile dry beans. Additionally, they give back to your garden through soil-building nitrogen-fixation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greatlakesstapleseeds.com\/pages\/yu-xiaos-time-honored-way-of-preparing-maodou-fresh-soybeans-edamame\" title=\"Yu Xiao's time-honored way of preparing maodou (fresh soybeans \/ edamame)\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYu Xiao's time-honored way of preparing maodou (fresh soybeans \/ edamame)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*\u003c\/strong\u003e Our stock seed was sourced as guaranteed GMO-free status and our gardens are many, many miles from commercial soybean growers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31559096401971,"sku":"gm_gha.25","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/bn.gm_gokuwase-hayabusa_1.jpg?v=1579811895"},{"product_id":"shirofumi-soybean","title":"Shirofumi Soybean","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eGlycine max\u003c\/em\u003e); non-GMO\u003cstrong\u003e*\u003c\/strong\u003e; Bush; Fresh or dry; Minimum 30 seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the first edible-pod soybean varieties we grew after returning from China, Shirofumi has never disappointed. White flowers on sturdy bushy plants that reach 36 inches give way to plump pods tasty as maodou \/ edamame. Depending on weather, we've picked fresh pods mid-to-late August through early September. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Yu Xiao's time-honored way of preparing maodou (fresh soybeans \/ edamame)\" href=\"https:\/\/greatlakesstapleseeds.com\/pages\/yu-xiaos-time-honored-way-of-preparing-maodou-fresh-soybeans-edamame\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYu Xiao's time-honored way of preparing maodou (fresh soybeans \/ edamame)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*\u003c\/strong\u003e Our original stock seed came from a source who guarantees GMO-free status and our gardens are many, many miles from commercial soybean growers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32353024933939,"sku":"gm_shr.30","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/files\/IMG_9496_large_df29e19e-a75f-49db-87a7-7511f64c92ae.webp?v=1735951275"},{"product_id":"acutifolius_kickapoo-white-tepary-bean","title":"Kickapoo White Tepary Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus acutifolius\u003c\/em\u003e); Heirloom; Compact bush; Dry bean; a Slow Food \u003cstrong\u003eArk of Taste\u003c\/strong\u003e variety; Minimum 20 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ancient native crop, archeological evidence indicates tepary beans were cultivated in Mexico's Tehuacán Valley over 7,000 years ago. They were known by their Tohono O’odham name \u003cem\u003et’pawi\u003c\/em\u003e meaning simply, “it is a bean.” Especially high in soluble fiber, the beans are an excellent source of protein, iron and calcium for those managing their diabetes or high cholesterol through diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite their southwest heritage, tepary beans are prolific in our Michigan gardens. The low-maintenance, short, compact multi-branched bushes tolerate heat and water stress very well. Due to the low position of pods on the plants, it is best not to over-irrigate. Excessively dry pods tend to shatter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce inhabitants of the Great Lakes region, the Kickapoo People now reside on reservations in the American southwest and in Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite tepary beans are aboard \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fondazioneslowfood.com\/en\/ark-of-taste-slow-food\/brown-and-white-tepary-bean\/\" title=\"White Tepary Beans ~ A Slow Food Ark of Taste Variety\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSlow Food's Ark of Taste.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative Seed \/ SEARCH has an excellent \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/files\/Tepary_Bean_Recipe_Handout.pdf?13907583009029241717\" title=\"Tepary Bean Recipe Handout\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epdf\u003c\/a\u003e on cooking and using tepary beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32416846512179,"sku":"pa_kwt.20","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/tep_kickapoowhite.jpg?v=1598559841"},{"product_id":"vulgaris_tanyas-pink-pod-bush","title":"Tanya's Pink Pod Bush Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e); Bush bean; Snap bean; Romano type; 65 days for snaps; Minimum 20 seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, there really is a Tanya associated with this variety! She was an intern on Salt Springs Farm in British Columbia in the early 1990s when she came across a pink-podded plant while working in a field of purple-podded Sequoia Romano beans. Quite a few seasons of selection later, we now enjoy the gorgeous flavorful snap beans of Tanya's Pink Pod. Bushes are robust and do well planted as a block. Shaded pods are blushed rather than hot pink. For peak flavor, pick pods between 4-6 inches. Color does revert to green when cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32426010017843,"sku":"pv_tpp.20","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/20200821ToniaPinkPodBean_pods.jpg?v=1598200267"},{"product_id":"mungo_green-mung-bean","title":"Green Mung Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eVigna spp.\u003c\/em\u003e); bush bean; dry bean; Min. 25 seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMung beans are a great way to increase your diversity of plant-based pantry-friendly protein sources. Prolific and low-maintenance, their upright stature allows for close spacing. Mung beans are used like red lentils in Indian and Nepalese cuisine. They are also good sprouted. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow mung beans as you would dry beans. If direct seeding, wait until your soil temperature is at least 70°F consistently before sowing. Pods are mature when they are brown-black and dry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA favorite use of mung beans:  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greatlakesstapleseeds.com\/blogs\/around-our-homestead\/korean-mung-bean-pancake_recipe\" title=\"Bindaeduk Cho Kanjang - Korean Pancake Recipe featuring Mung Beans\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBindaeduk Cho Kanjang Recipe - Korean Pancakes featuring Mung Beans \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32428761317427,"sku":"vm_mun.25","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/20200821MungBean_plot.jpg?v=1598204399"},{"product_id":"glycine-max-shichigatsu-mame-soybean","title":"Shichigatsu Mame Soybean","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eGlycine max\u003c\/em\u003e); non-GMO\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*\u003c\/strong\u003e; Bush bean; Dry bean; Minimum 20 seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginating in Japan, Shichigatsu Mame's glossy black dry beans have a protein content of 41.7 % protein with 21% oil. Rich in antioxidants, they are a good source of vitamin E.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImpressively robust productive plants are determinate (uniform in pod maturity), and reach a height of 3 feet. Direct seeded in early June, when soil temperature is consistently 60°F or above, pods mature on the late end of our varieties, at the 110ish day mark. A decent portion of the pods are 3-seeded.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*\u003c\/strong\u003e Our stock seed was sourced from a colleague who guarantees GMO-free status and our gardens are many miles from commercial soybean growers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32666792493107,"sku":"gm_shm.20","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/soybean_shig.jpg?v=1608319013"},{"product_id":"vulgaris_annabelles-wax-bean","title":"Annabelle's Wax Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e); Heritage; \u003cstrong\u003ean Indiana Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e variety; Pole bean; Multi-use wax snap, shelly, and dry; Minimum 20 seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnnabelle Kelley of Waldron, Indiana shared this bean with fellow gardener Ann Fox who introduced it to the seed saving community in 1994. Annabelle was a steward of the bean since at least the 1920s. A strong climber, white flowers develop into wide curved pods that yellow with maturity. Tender and of a subtle flavor, the fresh pods have a moderate suture string. Dry beans are creamy smooth and flavorful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto(s) in progress\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32739470147635,"sku":"pv_anw.20","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/files\/20240210Annabelle_sWaxBean_seeds.jpg?v=1707617719"},{"product_id":"cajanus_pigeon-pea-gandul-bean","title":"Pigeon Pea","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eCajanus cajan\u003c\/em\u003e); aka Ganduls, Red Gram, Tur, Gungo Peas; a Slow Food \u003cstrong\u003eArk of Taste\u003c\/strong\u003e variety; Bush habit; Minimum 15 seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally after several seasons without a successful harvest due to Mother Nature's finicky whims, we can now offer northern adapted (non-photoperiod sensitive) ganduls! Hurray for this increase in biodiversity available to short-season growers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA taste of Cuba for northern gardens - with its origins in Asia or Africa, Pigeon Peas first appeared in gardens in the Caribbean and on Cuba after the Spanish Conquest. Traditionally, the protein rich ganduls, Cuban for pigeon peas, are cooked in rice, with or without coconut milk. In addition to its edible uses, the plant and its flowers are reported to have significant medicinal qualities worth investigating. (As we are not qualified herbalists, I can't go into detail.) Bushes develop an abundance of cheery yellow blossoms that mature to plump pods holding an average of 6 peas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39277031981107,"sku":"ml_caj.15","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/files\/20240210GandulBean_PigeonPea_seeds.jpg?v=1707617808"},{"product_id":"vulgaris_seaweed-autumn-zebra-bean","title":"Seaweed Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e); aka Autumn Zebra; Pole Bean; Minimum 20 seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for its unique, rich, umami flavor akin to that of kombu, the Seaweed bean, a delicate-skinned Japanese dry bean is fantastic in soups and other bean-centric dishes. Acceptable as a snap bean when young, it is more common to wait until its pods are dry and plump with chubby seeds to truly enjoy this distinctive variety. Vines are productive and vigorous, easily reaching 5-6 feet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39279311290419,"sku":"pv_sea.20","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/files\/20240317SeaweedBean_seedsandpods.jpg?v=1710766177"},{"product_id":"lablab_india-bush-hyacinth-bean","title":"India Bush Hyacinth Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eLablab purpureus\u003c\/em\u003e); aka Lablab, Dolichos bean, Australian pea; Bush habit; Minimum 20 seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true bush hyacinth bean, India's fragrant white flowers appear on cluster spikes approximately 35 days after sowing, flat, 3\" dark green pods follow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen cooked the immature pods are akin to bean-flavored snow peas. Plants continue to bloom even after many pods are allowed to mature for seed and are ever-bearing if kept picked. Cultivated as one would with bush beans, direct sow when soil temperatures are consistently above 70°F for optimal germination and emergence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to Africa, hyacinth beans are grown for consumption throughout Asia and Africa. All parts of the plant are used, from the leaves, flowers, pods, and seeds, to even the root that is baked. Regardless of the recipe, the presence of cyanogenic glycosides, especially in the hard, dry seeds, mean \u003cstrong\u003eproper preparation is required to reduce the toxicity\u003c\/strong\u003e. This usually involves multiple changes of water. However, a note of interest is that the lectins in common red kidney beans make them toxic as well without proper preparation. Hyacinth beans are a nutritious and common staple on tables around the world, so don't be afraid to try them at least once. An online browser search leads to quite a few appealing recipes!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStir fry the pods: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rakskitchen.net\/avarakkai-poriyal-recipe-broad-beans-stir-fry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAvarakkai Poriyal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake a curry: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rakskitchen.net\/avarakkai-curry-recipe-broad-beans-masala-curry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAvarakkai Masala Curry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEat the beans!: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theafricangourmet.com\/2018\/12\/eating-and-cooking-lablab-beans.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAfrican Lablab Bean Stew\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39297346764851,"sku":"l2p_ib.20","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/20210924_174241.jpg?v=1632778698"},{"product_id":"vicia-faba_russian-black-fava-bean","title":"Russian Black Fava Beans","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Vicia faba); a Slow Food \u003cstrong\u003eArk of Taste\u003c\/strong\u003e variety; Dual use: fresh (~65 days) or dry (~90 days); Minimum 20 seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith roots in gardens of Kievan Rus', the federation known as Old East Slavic that existed from the late 9th to the mid-13th century, Russian Black Fava beans were once highly favored in the Leningrad Oblast. They have had a place in Russian culture for so long they inspire a proverb: Boby ne griby: ne poseyav ne vzoydut' \/ Бобы не грибы: не посеяв не взойдут \/ Beans are not mushrooms: they will not sprout without sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA truly hardy and productive variety, Russian Black Fava beans with a robust disease resistance and an ability to tolerate severe frosts appear in gardens as far north as the Arctic Circle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRussian Black Fava beans are quite versatile, traditionally fried, boiled, or stewed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fondazioneslowfood.com\/en\/chefs-alliance-recipe-mikhail-lukashonok\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlack Favas with Turnips and Hot Peppers Recipe\u003c\/a\u003e - a recipe with historic roots from Tula scientist and encyclopedist Vasily Levshin's Russa Povarnya cookbook written in 1816.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39317074673715,"sku":"vf_rbf.20","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/20210513RussianBlackFavaBeansprout.jpg?v=1620954286"},{"product_id":"winged-bean","title":"Winged Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePsophocarpus tetragonolobus\u003c\/em\u003e); Climbing; Minimum 15 seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA variety of tropical origins, winged beans are culinary staples in Asian kitchens as all parts of the plant are edible. We first experienced this wonderful bean as expats on holiday to Hainan Island - freshly s\u003cspan class=\"sb-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dt\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ex-sent  first-child t no-aq sents\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw_t_wi\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eautéed with hints of garlic and it was love at first bite. After several attempts at growing supposed day-length neutral seeds to no blossoms, I am quite excited to finally have pods mature for viable seed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sb-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dt\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ex-sent  first-child t no-aq sents\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw_t_wi\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeeds are hard-coated and benefit from a small nick opposite the hilum and then an overnight soak to assist moisture absorption to aid in germination. Vines are vigorous.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39524861739059,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/20210830_185820.jpg?v=1631214795"},{"product_id":"vigna-unguiculata-rice-pea-cowpea","title":"Rice Pea Cowpea","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eVigna unguiculata\u003c\/em\u003e); Heritage - Centennial; Minimum 20 seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother great cowpea variety for homestead gardeners, Rice Peas deserve their space in your garden. Productive plants are vigorously bushy with some runners that twine betwixt themselves (occasionally reaching over to a neighbor...) Slender pods are held above the leaves on stalks four to a peduncle. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check David S. Shields great Food Lore \u0026amp; More article on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsanfordshields.substack.com\/p\/issue-11-field-peas-part-5-rice-pea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRice Peas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39528093614131,"sku":"vu_ric.20","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2600\/9462\/products\/20210912_160456.jpg?v=1631477337"}],"url":"https:\/\/greatlakesstapleseeds.com\/collections\/legumes-beans-peas-and-more.oembed?page=7","provider":"Great Lakes Staple Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}