Item Number: SNV2038
Jacob's Cattle (Trout) Bush Dry Bean Seeds (Organic)
Speckled beans, a hearty classic.
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Description
Description
Jacob’s Cattle Bush Dry Bean is a classic heirloom variety cherished for its striking appearance and rich, hearty flavor. These distinctive beans are mottled with deep red and white, resembling the hide of a spotted calf, which gives them their unique name. Jacob's Cattle beans are known for their creamy texture and ability to hold their shape during cooking, making them a favorite for baked beans, soups, and stews. Growing Jacob's Cattle bean seeds is a rewarding experience for gardeners.
Variety Details
- Plant type: Annual
- Growth habit: Bush
- Crop category: Bean
- Kitchen profile: Jacob’s Cattle Bush Dry Bean is a classic heirloom variety cherished for its striking appearance and rich, hearty flavor.
- Recorded feature: Open-Pollinated
- Product format: Seed packet
Sowing & Growing
- Soil Temperature: 65-85°F
- Planting Depth: 1 inch
- Germination: 7-10 Days
- Height At Maturity: 12-18 inches
- Days To Maturity: 90-100 Days
- Sun/Shade: Full Sun
- Spacing After Thinning: 4-6 inches
Sow Jacob's Cattle (Trout) Bush Dry Bean after the soil has warmed and cold, wet conditions have passed. Use the recorded spacing and provide support when the variety has a climbing habit. Check moisture at root depth, especially during flowering and pod development, while avoiding a rigid calendar. Harvest pods at the stage described for the variety and continue checking plants as more pods develop. Allow seed-saving or dry-bean pods to mature according to the intended use.
Before sowing Jacob's Cattle (Trout) Bush Dry Bean, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.
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Shipping Information
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Shipping Weight: 0.02 lb
Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.25"W x 0.1"H
Features
Features
- Fixes Nitrogen
- Good for Beginners
- Good for Drying
- Heirloom
- Open-Pollinated
Characteristics
Characteristics
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Soil & Water: Water lightly at planting, medium at flowering, and heavily throughout harvest time. Avoid overhead watering which can promote disease.
Planting & Growing: Start indoors in short-season climates, or seed directly once soils have reached at least 65°F, preferably after the last frost. Make small, successive plantings every 10 days for a continuous harvest.
Harvesting & Storage: Bush beans will produce all of their fruit over a few weeks' time. For best flavor, harvest the pods when they reach 1/2" in diameter regardless of their length, or leave the pods on the plant until they have completely dried. Store dry, shelled beans in an airtight container.
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