Strong, leafy plant is very productive, but beans hard to shell. Originally from Bouys family in Kentucky, 1832. Very large, deep mauve seed with black speckles. Tasty as a snap bean when young. Long vines with bright red flowers which attract hummingbirds.
Small plant yields small, tan seed with black streaks.
This bean is believed to have been brought to England by the Huguenots. Originally from Cherokee Indians over 150 years ago. Prolific and easy to grow, self-seeding every year. Young, tender pods boiled with pinch of salt are favourite snack for the beer drinker in Japan. Carrot Oxheart 90 days to maturity.