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Jacob's Cattle Shell Bean

Heirloom with superior flavor

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Jacob's Cattle Shell Bean

Heirloom with superior flavor

  • White and reddish-brown kidney-type beans
  • Recognized by SlowFood USA for flavor
  • Dense and meaty texture
  • Bush-type plants
  • Performs well in Northeast
One of our favorites for chili and refried beans! Heirloom variety offers outstanding appearance, flavor and texture. The kidney-type beans are speckled white and reddish-brown--and, when cooked, they have a creamy texture and extremely tender skins. Recognized by SlowFood USA for superior flavor, Jacob's Cattle Shell Beans hold their shape and maintain their distinctive flavor when cooked. They can be used as a shell bean or dry bean. The plants have a bush-type habit and perform well in cool-season areas such as the Northeast. 75-85 DAYS.
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  • Botanical Name: Phaseolus vulgaris 'Jacob's Cattle'; Family: Fabaceae/Leguminosae (Bean Family)
  • Height: 24 - 24
  • Spacing: 1-4 inches between plants, 24-36 inches between rows
  • Depth:1/2-1 inch
  • Spread:10 - 15 inches
  • Light Required:Full Sun
  • Yield: 40 fruits/100 foot row
  • Size: 2 Oz. Seed Packet
  • Fruit: Dark, nearly black skin. Very red, sweet flesh
  • Days To Maturity: 75 - 85 days
  • Zone: 3-9
  • Germination: 7 - 10 Days
  • Form: vegetable, bean, shell
  • Soil Requirements: Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
  • Growth Rate: rapid
  • Pruning: pick beans often to increase yield

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