White Marrow Bean Seeds | White Egg Shelling Bean

Creamy White Beans for Soups and Baking

White Marrow, also known as White Marrow Fat or White Egg, produces plump, egg-shaped white beans with a creamy cooked texture. Grow this shelling bean for fresh shelled beans or let the crop mature for dry beans to use in hearty soups, baked beans, and smooth purées.

Variety details

• Common names: White Marrow, White Marrow Fat, White Egg
• Harvest type: Fresh shelling or dry bean
• Seeds: Large, bright white, egg-shaped beans
• Pods: Approximately 4–5 inches long, typically containing 5–6 beans
• Dry harvest: Approximately 85–100 days, depending on growing conditions
• Product supplied: Seeds for planting, not ready-to-eat food

Planting

Direct sow after frost risk has passed and the soil is warm. Choose full sun and loose, well-draining soil. Plant approximately 1 inch deep, spacing seeds 4–6 inches apart and rows about 2 feet apart. Avoid cold, saturated soil, which can cause seeds to rot.

Growing and care

Keep soil evenly moist during establishment without waterlogging. Water during dry spells, particularly while flowers and pods develop, and keep weeds under control while plants are young. Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer.

Previous variety notes describe both bush and half-runner growth. Allow room for development and provide short supports if plants produce runners rather than assuming a completely compact, unsupported habit.

Harvesting fresh shelling beans

Pick pods when the beans inside are plump but before they dry. Shell the beans and discard the pods. This is a shelling variety, not a snap bean intended for eating whole pods.

Harvesting dry beans

Allow pods to mature and dry before shelling. If wet weather threatens, finish drying mature harvested pods in a sheltered, well-ventilated place. Store beans only after they are fully dry, in a cool, dry location.

Kitchen preparation

Cook harvested beans thoroughly before eating; do not eat raw beans. Use fresh shelled or properly prepared dried beans in soups, baked bean dishes, and purées. Planting seeds are not sold as food.

Packet options

Choose a small packet of 30 seeds, a 1-ounce packet, a 1/4-pound packet, or a 1-pound packet. Weight-based options are sold by weight, not a guaranteed seed count.