Fabacées • Phaseolus vulgaris

Rattlesnake climbing bean - Organic

"A nourishing vine with striped pods, a faithful companion during bountiful summers."

$4.49

Number of seeds 40 seeds

Native to North America, the Rattlesnake climbing bean has earned a prominent place in vegetable gardens for its long, green pods streaked with purple. In a thriving garden, it quickly grows tall, twining steadily around its supports to form a nourishing curtain that peacefully accompanies the cycle of the seasons.

Its beautifully mottled, drooping pods immediately stand out in the privacy of the vegetable garden. Harvested young like string beans, they offer a generous contribution to the kitchen; left to mature, they yield flavorful dried beans. This is a reliable, productive, and adaptable variety that integrates naturally into a diverse growing environment, where each plant participates in a harmonious relationship with the soil, wildlife, and the gardener.

Growing climate: Warm season
Sowing difficulty level: Easy
Care required: Occasional
Growth: Summer growth

Note: Requires well-warmed soil before sowing and a sturdy support for climbing.

Rattlesnake climbing bean pods are eaten young like string beans, simply picked before the beans are too developed. They are well suited to steaming, stir-fries, vegetable stir-fries, and lacto-fermented or canned preparations.

Allowing the pods to fully mature yields a dry bean that can be used as a legume in soups, stews, and casseroles. Once thoroughly cooked, the dried beans have a pleasant texture and provide a long-lasting source of sustenance for the household, in keeping with the tradition of North American kitchen gardens.