Canary Bush Bean Seeds (Mayocoba / Peruano)

Bring homegrown comfort to your kitchen with Canary bush beans, also known as Mayocoba or Peruano beans. Prized for their mild flavor, tender skins, and creamy texture when cooked, these dry beans make a satisfying base for refried beans, soups, and slow-simmered stews.

Why Grow Canary Beans?

• Creamy, mild-flavored beans: A versatile choice for Mexican and Latin American-inspired meals.
• Bush growth habit: Well suited to a sunny vegetable garden.
• A pantry harvest: Grow beans to full maturity, then shell and dry them for storage.

Planting Your Seeds

• Sow outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed.
• Choose a sunny location with fertile, well-drained soil.
• Plant seeds approximately 1 inch deep and water gently after sowing.
• Leave room between plants for airflow and easy access at harvest.

Growing and Care

Keep the soil evenly moist as plants establish. Water at the base during dry periods, and avoid waterlogged conditions. Check developing pods regularly as the crop approaches maturity.

Harvesting and Storing Dry Beans

• Allow pods to dry on the plants until they feel crisp.
• If frost or wet weather threatens before pods finish drying, harvest them and finish drying indoors in a dry, well-ventilated area.
• Shell the pods and allow beans to dry completely before storing.
• Store fully dried beans in a clean container in a cool, dry place.

From Garden to Kitchen

Picture a pot of creamy beans simmering with your favorite seasonings, ready for a hearty soup or a side of refried beans. Canary beans offer a mild flavor that lets herbs, spices, and vegetables shine.

Cooking note: Cook harvested dry beans thoroughly before eating. Seeds sold for planting are not intended for direct consumption.

Available Seed Pack Sizes

Choose from 1 oz, 1/4 lb, 1 lb, or 4 lb packs using the weight selector. This listing is for seeds, not live plants or prepared food.