Heirloom dating back to 1885, developed in the Blue Lake area around Urich, California.  Straight, stringless, bright dark-green round pods 15-18cm.  Tender even when mature.  Heavy bearing.  65-80 days.  100 seeds

HISTORY:  The oldest cultivation of climbing beans dates back to a cave in the Peruvian Andes around 6000 years ago. 

Heirloom dating back to 1864; originally known as 'Old Homestead' but later renamed 'Kentucky Wonder' due to its size which was indeed a wonder with plants up to 2.2m high.  Round, long, slightly curved, green bean 15-20cm long with brown seeds.  Stringless when young.  Heavy producing - pick regularly to maintain production.  Excellent fresh, cooked or frozen.  Resistant to bean rust.  58-70 days.  135 seeds

Heirloom, also known as 'Blue Coco'.  Straight, flat, bright purple bean to 18cm, heavy bearing, producing over many weeks; changes to green colour when cooked.  65-90 days.  120 seeds

HINT:  To get the most from one bean plant, cut back the original bush to 50-60cm above the ground once it has finished producing.  For some varieties, this will encourage it to rapidly grow again, producing another crop.

(Phaseolus coccineus)  Perennial - Scarlet Runner type also known as 'Seven Year Bean'.  Vigorous vine with scarlet coloured flowers; produces numerous flat, green beans.  Best when picked young.  Attractive in the garden.  Scarlet Runner first introduced in 1600's.  Cool climate only; tolerates heat, drought & cold climate well.  70-90 days.  25 seeds

DID YOU KNOW:  Unlike other beans, the cotyledons (seed leaves) of the runner bean remain under the ground as the seedling emerges.  Also, the growing vine turns anti-clockwise rather than clockwise.

(Vigna unguiculata var. sesquipedalis)  Annual.  Climbing variety to 2m, with pods up to 50cm in length.  Has black seeds.  Heavy producer.  Flavour similar to asparagus.  Warm/tropical climates only.  70-80 days.  70 seeds

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