100 Anasazi Cave beans ( Phaseolus vulgaris) Organic, Heirloom Bean ! 100 Anasazi Cave beans ( Phaseolus vulgaris) Organic, Heirloom Bean ! Anasazi beans are small, kidney-shaped, purple and white beans in the same family as pinto beans. They are used in Latin American and Southwestern cuisines, and have a mild, sweet flavor that pairs with a mealy texture. The beans cook much more quickly than regular beans, and they appear to have been a part of the human diet in the Americas for thousands of years. Planting & Growing: Start indoors in short-season climates, or seed directly once soils have reached at least 65F, preferably after the last frost. Make small, successive plantings every 10 days for a continuous harvest. Harvesting & Storage: Bush beans will produce all of their fruit over a few weeks? time then stop producing. Leave the pods on the plant until they have completely dried. Store dry, shelled beans in an airtight container. Did You Know? Legumes are a good source of calcium and iron. Soil Temperature: 65-85F Planting Depth: 1" Germination: 7-10 Days Height At Maturity: 20"-24" Days To Maturity: 85-95 Days Sun/Shade: Full Sun Spacing After Thinning: 4" Approx Seeds per 1/2 lbs: 523 Vegetable Seed Saving: Allow bean pods to dry on plant; then break them open to collect the large bean seeds. Clean and dry the seeds before storage in cool dry conditions.