Navy, Dry Shell Beans,
Navy beans get their name from their role in the U. S. Navy; their high nutritional value, long storage life, and affordability made them a good choice. Small, semi-vining plants produce small, pure white oval beans. The Navy bean is one of the best cooking beans around. Great flavor and taste. A small, delicious white bean that can be used in soup or baking. It will not "mush up" when cooked. Great bean for cooking and offers excellent flavor. Originally cultivated by the Native Americans in New York State, these small white beans remain one of the oldest varieties in continuous cultivation—also known as Boston Pea or Navy Pea Bean. 85 days.