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Japanese White Flowering Pole Bean,Shirohana-mame,Asian Vegetable - Caribbean garden seed
Japanese White Flowering Pole Bean,Shirohana-mame,Asian Vegetable - Caribbean garden seed
Japanese White Flowering Pole Bean,Shirohana-mame,Asian Vegetable - Caribbean garden seed
Japanese White Flowering Pole Bean,Shirohana-mame,Asian Vegetable - Caribbean garden seed
Japanese White Flowering Pole Bean,Shirohana-mame,Asian Vegetable - Caribbean garden seed
Japanese White Flowering Pole Bean,Shirohana-mame,Asian Vegetable - Caribbean garden seed
Japanese White Flowering Pole Bean,Shirohana-mame,Asian Vegetable - Caribbean garden seed
Japanese White Flowering Pole Bean,Shirohana-mame,Asian Vegetable - Caribbean garden seed
Japanese White Flowering Pole Bean,Shirohana-mame,Asian Vegetable - Caribbean garden seed
Japanese White Flowering Pole Bean,Shirohana-mame,Asian Vegetable - Caribbean garden seed
Japanese White Flowering Pole Bean,Shirohana-mame,Asian Vegetable - Caribbean garden seed
Japanese White Flowering Pole Bean,Shirohana-mame,Asian Vegetable - Caribbean garden seed

Shirohana-mame Seeds – Japanese White Flower Pole Bean (8" Pods)

$ 5.87 - $ 16.87
$ 5.87
$ 5.87 - $ 16.87
$ 5.87

Seeds usually dispatch within 3–5 business days. Live plants usually dispatch within 2–3 business days. These are dispatch times, not delivery estimates. If your order doesn’t arrive, contact us and we’ll arrange a replacement or refund.

Size: 5 Seeds

The Heirloom Bean You Won’t Find at Any Store

Shirohana-mame (白花豆) — literally “White Flower Bean” in Japanese — is one of the most sought-after heirloom pole beans in traditional Japanese mountain farming. Named for its stunning white blooms, this runner bean (Phaseolus coccineus) produces enormous pods stretching up to 8 inches, filled with large, creamy, delicious beans. Cultivated for generations in the cool mountain valleys of Nagano, Gifu, Tohoku, and Hokkaido, it requires hand-harvesting and can’t be mechanized — making it a true small-farm treasure rarely found outside Japan or specialty growers.

Why Grow Shirohana-mame

  • Rare Japanese heirloom — virtually unavailable in commercial markets
  • Huge, flavorful 8" pods on vigorous climbing vines
  • Beautiful white flowers — ornamental and edible
  • Matures in approx. 80 days; sprouts in 7–14 days
  • Originally from Central America; treasured in Japanese alpine cuisine
  • Very easy to grow

In the Kitchen

Use Shirohana-mame as you would large butter beans or runner beans — in soups, stews, rice dishes, and alongside braised meats. The large seeds have a rich, creamy texture and a flavor that bridges snap beans and dried beans. A premium ingredient for any table.

Growing Guide

  • Season: Late spring to early summer (direct sow)
  • Support: Requires sturdy poles or a trellis — vines are vigorous and heavy
  • Germination: 7–14 days
  • Maturity: Approx. 80 days
  • Climate: Originally from Central America; thrives where summers are warm to cool

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A problem with your order? If we sent the wrong item or made a mistake, we’ll make it right. Returns & exchanges or Our Satisfaction Guarantee. Contact us at info@caribbeangardenseed.com to arrange an exchange, return, or refund under our policies.

Package sizes and prices

Size Price
5 Seeds $ 5.87
10 Seeds $ 9.17
30 Seeds $ 16.87