Canary (Mayocoba / Peruano) Bush Bean Seeds

Canary (Mayocoba / Peruano) Bush Bean Seeds

Grow Canary beans, also known as Mayocoba or Peruano beans, for a creamy, mild-flavored dry bean with a tender skin and meaty texture. The cooked beans have a texture similar to pinto beans and are a favorite in Mexican and Latin American dishes, including refried beans, soups, and stews.

Growing Instructions

• Sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed.
• Choose a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil.
• Plant seeds about 1 inch deep and water gently after planting.
• Give bush plants room for good airflow and keep the soil evenly moist while plants establish.
• Avoid waterlogged soil, and water near the base of the plants during dry periods.

Harvesting Dry Beans

• Allow the pods to dry on the plant before harvesting.
• If frost is approaching and pods are still drying, pick them and finish drying indoors.
• Pods are ready to shell when they feel crisp and dry.
• Remove the beans from the pods and store fully dried beans in a clean, dry place.

In the Kitchen

Use cooked Canary beans in refried beans, soups, stews, and other hearty dishes. Cook dry beans thoroughly before eating.

Available Pack Sizes

Choose from 1 oz, 1/4 lb, 1 lb, 4 lb, or 10 lb packs.