Lina Sisco's Bird Egg Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris | SKU: 1175

Heirloom


$3.25 to $60.75
  • Bush bean
  • Tan beans with maroon markings
  • Dry or Horticultural bean
  • 85 days
  • ±1,100 seeds/lb

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Family heirloom brought to Missouri by covered wagon in the 1880s by Lina’s grandmother. Lina Sisco was one of the six original members of SSE, which was founded in 1975. Large tan bean with maroon markings. Horticultural type used as a dry bean. Bush habit, dry, 85 days. ±1,100 seeds/lb.

Direct Seed: 2" Apart

Seed Depth: 1"

Rows Apart: 36-48"

Light: Full Sun

Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Harvest dry beans when the pods are completely mature and dry.