Description: Golden beans with a unique, cattle-like appearance Sturdy, high-yielding plants White with gold spots Great in chili Exceptional flavor 90 says to harvest MORE ABOUT JACOB'S CATTLE GOLD SHELLING BEAN: (Phaseolus vulgaris) White seeds dotted with golden spots have a unique, cattle-like appearance. Sturdy plants produce abundant quantities of 4-5" long pods, each containing 6-8 beans. Beans have exceptional flavor and are well-suited for use in baked beans or chili. 90 days to harvest. 50 seeds/pkt. GROWING INFORMATION: CULTURE: Beans perform best in well-drained soil of normal fertility. Beans do not require supplemental nitrogen as they are able to fix their own, however a fall application of well-aged manure or compost will help to boost yields in poor soils. Avoid planting beans in low-lying or poor-draining areas as this can predispose seedlings to fungal diseases and damping off. SOWING: After the danger of frost has passed and daytime soil temps average at least 60 degrees, sow seeds 4-6” apart in rows 24-36” apart. Avoid planting when cool, wet weather is forecast as this can increase the occurrence of fungal diseases and damping off. TRANSPLANTING: Not recommended for beans. SUPPORT: Bush varieties do not usually require support. For pole beans, a variety of support options are available. Simple tee-pees can be erected from inexpensive bamboo poles. Alternatively, wire or nylon clothesline can be strung across several posts to support an entire row. Our preferred method is to bend 16’ cattle panels into an arch, planting 4-5 seeds at the base on each side. This makes harvesting easier as the gatherer can stand beneath the arch and grab handfuls of beans hanging below. INSECT PESTS: Mexican Bean Beetles and Japanese Beetles can be controlled using a simple homemade insecticidal soap solution. Pheromone-based Japanese Beetle traps can also be effective at minimizing damage to plants. Finally, selection of tolerant cultivars is important in areas with known insect issues. DISEASES AND PROBLEMS: Consult your local extension office to determine which diseases are most common in your area. Site selection is key in keeping bean diseases at bay. Select well-draining sites that do not have a history of disease. Giving plants ample space will allow leaves to dry more quickly and slow the spread of disease. Remove plant debris in the fall and turn over soil to minimize disease carryover. Avoid planting beans in the same location for at least two years. During hot and dry periods, beans may stop flowering or may drop flowers. Pod production will resume once moisture has returned. HARVEST AND STORAGE: Avoid harvesting beans in the morning before the leaves have dried or after a rain as this can spread disease. For dry beans, individual pods may be harvested as soon as they have begun to yellow. Alternatively, entire plants may be pulled once a majority of pods have yellowed. Allow pods to dry for about four days before shelling. Once shelled, allow to cure for another week. Place in an airtight container and store in a cool, dark place. Beans can be stored for several years under these conditions. If vacuum-sealed with a desiccant bag in the container, they will keep for up to 30 years. SAVING SEEDS: Select disease-free plants that are true-to-type. Beans are inbreeding plants and therefore measures to control cross-pollination are usually not necessary. Pods are ready to pick as soon as they have begun to yellow. When a majority of pods have begun to yellow, pull entire plant and turn upside down to dry. After about four days, pods may be picked and shelled. Allow to fully dry for another week, then store in an airtight container at room temperature. If insects are a concern, dust seeds with diatomaceous earth before storing.
Price: 3.98 USD
Location: Stuart, Iowa
End Time: 2024-10-28T20:13:18.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.3 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Climate: Tropical Wet & Dry, Tropical Wet, Semiarid, Mediterranean, Marine West Coast, Humid Subtropical, Humid Continental, Highland, Arid
Common Name: Bean
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Color: White, Multicolor, Gold
Growth Habit: Clumping
Soil Type: Silt, Sand, Saline, Peat, Loam, Clay, Chalk
Brand: Thresh Seed Co.
Season of Interest: Summer, Spring, Fall
Soil pH: Neutral
Type: Vegetable Seeds
Life Cycle: Annual
Watering: Medium
Genus: Phaseolus
Sunlight: Medium Sun, Full Sun
Features: Open-Pollinating, Edible
Cultivating Difficulty: Very Easy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
