This directory lists seeds and clonal materials of many varieties of food and some non-food plants, which individual members have to offer other members. Below is the index of plants and seeds that Seeds of Diversity members offered in 1998, including over 1500 different varieties of vegetables , flowers , fruits , grains and herbs If you are interested in receiving the next Seed Exchange Directory and obtaining any of these varieties, please join Seeds of Diversity Canada by sending in the membership form . Has nutty flavour and is essential for frijoles negros. Magpie 80 days to maturity. Heavy-bearing plant, long pods with 5 to 8 long, slender seeds.
Seed is black with fine black speckles fading to white at the other end.
Dries well even in wet weather. Cultivated 21 oz. of seed from 16 seeds planted. Norwegian 75 days to maturity. Medium size, upright, strong plant, heavy producing. Pods green, 5', producing 4 to 7 seeds.