1500 YEAR OLD CAVE BEAN

1500 YEAR OLD CAVE BEAN CSB(A)

(Phaseolus vulgaris) Heirloom reputed to have originally been found in a cave in New Mexico in a clay pot sealed with pitch. The bean was then carbon dated & found to be 1500 years old. Very rare variety. Long, wide, flattened green bean produced on trailing vine to 4m high. Strong, sturdy bush. 20 seeds

(BeanClimbing00996)

SKU	BeanClimbing00996
Shipping Weight	0.0030kg

Amazing

By: Belinda on 7 September 2017
How amazing to be able to grow part of history! Thank you to The Lost Seed for your wonderful legacy!

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