Tiger's Eye Bush Dry Garden Bean
Phaseolus vulgaris
Price: $4.45
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80-90 days to maturity. Tiger's Eye beans, also known as Pepa de Zapallo, is an heirloom variety believed to have originated in either Chile or Argentina. Known for their eye-catching appearance, these beans are amber or golden in color with deep red or maroon swirls, resembling the markings of a tiger's eye stone.
While Tiger's Eye is primarily grown for its ornamental beauty, it also has a rich, hearty flavor. When cooked, the beans have a smooth, creamy texture with tender skins that nearly dissolve. Their flavor is often described as chestnut-like, making them a great substitute for pinto beans in Southwestern dishes.
Tiger's Eye beans are excellent for use both as fresh shell beans (ready in about 55 days) and as dry beans (mature at 80–90 days). They are delicious in chili, soups, baked dishes, and especially as refried beans.
While Tiger's Eye is primarily grown for its ornamental beauty, it also has a rich, hearty flavor. When cooked, the beans have a smooth, creamy texture with tender skins that nearly dissolve. Their flavor is often described as chestnut-like, making them a great substitute for pinto beans in Southwestern dishes.
Tiger's Eye beans are excellent for use both as fresh shell beans (ready in about 55 days) and as dry beans (mature at 80–90 days). They are delicious in chili, soups, baked dishes, and especially as refried beans.
Plant Size (Height): 24-36
Days to Maturity: 85
Growth Habit: Bush
Lifespan: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Best sowing Method: Direct Sow (in-situ)
Genetic Classification: Open Pollinated
Days to Maturity: 85
Growth Habit: Bush
Lifespan: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Best sowing Method: Direct Sow (in-situ)
Genetic Classification: Open Pollinated
Planting Instructions:
Beans prefer well-drained, rich soil in a sunny location. Make sure you keep them well watered in the summer heat.
Beans are a tender vegetable and you should not plant them until all danger of frost has passed and the soil remains above 65ºF. Sow seeds .1-1½ inches deep, every two to three inches. Bush-type beans do not require support.
Allow pods to remain on the plant until they are brittle and open easily. However, if you live in an area with a short growing season, harvest as close to dry as possible and finish drying indoors. Rain and freezing temps will damage beans.
Beans are a tender vegetable and you should not plant them until all danger of frost has passed and the soil remains above 65ºF. Sow seeds .1-1½ inches deep, every two to three inches. Bush-type beans do not require support.
Allow pods to remain on the plant until they are brittle and open easily. However, if you live in an area with a short growing season, harvest as close to dry as possible and finish drying indoors. Rain and freezing temps will damage beans.
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