True Red Cranberry Pole Bean Seeds | Heirloom

Grow True Red Cranberry beans for a striking heirloom dry-bean harvest. This pole bean produces plump, glossy deep-red beans whose color recalls ripe cranberries. Train the vines on sturdy support, then bring the shelled beans to the kitchen for comforting soups and stews.

At a glance

• Type: Heirloom pole bean; provide a trellis or fence
• Beans: Plump, glossy, deep red
• Heritage: A traditional bean associated with the northeastern United States
• Growing period: Approximately 95 days, depending on conditions
• Available sizes: 20 seeds, 50 seeds, 1/4 lb, 1 lb, and 4 lbs

Planting and care

Direct sow after frost danger has passed and the soil has warmed. Choose a sunny spot, install a sturdy trellis or fence before the vines grow, and keep the soil evenly moist while seedlings establish. Avoid overfeeding with nitrogen and avoid handling wet foliage.

Harvest and use

Allow pods intended for dry beans to mature and dry before shelling. Dry the beans thoroughly before storage, then cook them until tender for soups, stews, bean spreads, or other hearty dishes. Imagine a bowl of homegrown red beans simmered for a cool evening meal.