Got a small garden? Grow vertical! Even if you've got plenty of space, these climbing green beans are a treat to grow. The vines grow terrifically, and the beans they produce are compact and stay at a good, harvestable size for a longer window than most varieties. Mostly green, but many beans have a slight purplish hue. Great crunch, great flavor. Beans stay 6" or so in length during harvest window.
This was one of the first seeds in the Seed Library, along with Purple Podded Peas. We grew the bean up the flag pole at the Gardiner Library, where the Seed Library started in 2004. It was a challenge to save the seeds as patrons entering the library would reach out, pluck a pod, and still be munching when they walked in the front door. Other than controlling the urge to eat all the green beans, saving seeds from Ideal Market is pretty easy. Check out the instructions on our blog for seed saving tips throughout the year.
