{"product_id":"nez-perce-heirloom-dry-bush-bean-seeds","title":"Nez Perce, Heirloom Dry Bush Bean Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNez Perce, Heirloom Dry Bush Bean Seeds — The Eastern Idaho Tribal Heirloom With Mild, Creamy Flavor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelieved to originate with the Nez Perce tribe of Eastern Idaho, this light golden-brown dry bean was grown in northern Idaho in the 1930s by Henry Marcus Purnell and maintained for decades by the Denny Family. Small pods on small-leaved plants carry 5–6 seeds per pod, with ochre-colored seeds and up to 3-inch white flowers on 5-inch pods. An excellent all-purpose dry bean with a mild, creamy flavor — especially delightful refried. Similar to Indian Woman Yellow but smaller and with a lighter-colored seed coat. Very reliable and easy to grow in cool summer or short-season areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Nez Perce?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNez Perce tribal heirloom from Eastern Idaho\u003c\/strong\u003e — maintained by the Denny Family since the 1930s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMild, creamy flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e — especially delightful refried; excellent in soups and stews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReliable in cool summers and short seasons\u003c\/strong\u003e — a great choice for northern gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-purpose dry bean\u003c\/strong\u003e — versatile and easy to store\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful white flowers up to 3 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e — ornamental as well as productive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom\u003c\/strong\u003e — save seed year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMild and creamy — these beans are especially delightful refried with lard or butter and spices. Excellent in soups, stews, and baked beans. Their light ochre color holds well through cooking. A great all-purpose dry bean for the home pantry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow after last frost when soil has warmed to at least 60°F. Sow 1 inch deep, 4 inches apart in rows 18 inches apart in full sun in well-draining soil (pH 6.0–7.0). Do not over-fertilize with nitrogen — beans fix their own. Water consistently but avoid waterlogging. Short, viney bush plants with an indeterminate habit are easy to harvest once most pods have dried down. Leave pods on the plant to dry fully, then harvest and shell. Save seed from best performers each season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBean Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry Bush Bean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight golden-brown (ocher)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMild, creamy — especially good for refried\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePod Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~5 inches; 5–6 seeds per pod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite, up to 3 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort viney bush, indeterminate, small-leaved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-draining; pH 6.0–7.0; avoid excess nitrogen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCool summers, short seasons, northern gardens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNez Perce tribe, Eastern Idaho; Denny Family, 1930s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–12 (annual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO, Annual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacked and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden's success.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":"~25 Seeds","offer_id":41500212789382,"sku":"AS\/E2-25-97-224-29","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"~50 Seeds","offer_id":41500212822150,"sku":"AS\/E2-50-97-224-29","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"~100 Seeds","offer_id":41500212854918,"sku":"AS\/E2-100-97-224-29","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/il_fullxfull.2056779998_oztd.jpg?v=1735645490","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/nez-perce-heirloom-dry-bush-bean-seeds","provider":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}