Big Red Ripper Cowpea

[VA and NC heirloom] Good flavored table pea with 10 in. pods containing as many as 18 large peas per pod! Use fresh or dried. Reddish-green pods are borne high and are easy to see in the foliage. Resistant to very hot, dry summers. Vigorous, sprawling vines. Very popular with our Texas customers. Small packet has about 66 seeds.

Black Turtle Drying Bush

100 days. Great soup bean. Small, black beans, 4-5 per pod. Seeds have a very delicate skin, and when cooked, make a creamy soup. Good drought tolerance, some bean beetle resistance.

Blue Lake Bush Bean (Snap Bean)

Maturing in 55 days, witness the vitality of this robust bush, yielding round and straight pods with a fine, delectable flavor. Abundant in its productivity, this variety stands resilient against bean mosaic virus.

The compact 15-18 inch plant showcases mostly stringless 6-8 inch pods, offering both convenience and culinary excellence. Ideal for freezing or canning, this variety ensures a versatile harvest. Each small packet (28 g) contains approximately 76 seeds, providing you with the means to cultivate a bountiful and flavorful addition to your garden.

Broad Windsor Fava Bean

In a span of 85 days, witness the growth of 2-3 ft. tall plants, generously yielding 1-inch wide, 6-8 inch long pods, each containing 5-6 large beans. This versatile bean serves as a delightful substitute for chickpeas in hummus, adding a unique twist to your culinary creations.

Each small packet (42 g) holds approximately 30 seeds, providing you with the means to cultivate a harvest that not only enhances your garden but also offers a delicious alternative for your favorite recipes

Contender Bush Snap Bean (Buff Valentine)

In just 49 days, experience the legacy of 1949 from SC/AES, possibly originating from the pre-1855 Early Valentine variety. Celebrated as the premier early green bean, this cultivar caters to gardeners seeking a trifecta of excellent flavor, disease resistance, and abundant yield. The 5½-inch long pods define this variety, showcasing resilience under adverse conditions and adaptability for greenhouse cultivation.

Noteworthy for its resistance to common bean mosaic virus (race 1) and tolerance to powdery mildew, this bean exemplifies hardiness and reliability. Each small packet (28 g) contains approximately 50 seeds, inviting you to cultivate a garden classic known for its exceptional qualities.

Gold Rush Yellow Wax Snap Bean

Ready for harvest in just 52 days, this variety yields delightful 5-6 inch stringless pods with exceptionally good flavor. Effortless to pick, these beans linger comfortably on the plants, showcasing excellent disease resistance. We’re confident you’ll thoroughly enjoy the flavor and convenience these beans bring to your garden.

Green Arrow Dwarf Shelling Pea

68 days. [English heirloom] This favorite variety for home gardeners produces loads of 4-5 in. pods full of plump, sweet, dark green peas on 30 in. plants. Double pods set heavily at the top of the plant for easy picking. Excellent fresh flavor holds well for canning and freezing. Resists wilt and mildew (DM, FW, RR & LCV).

Henderson Bush Lima Bean

In just 61 days, witness the legacy of 1885 with this bean, initially discovered growing along a Virginia roadside. These bushy 2 ft. plants generously produce loads of pods, each containing 3-4 small, creamy white seeds. Known for its early maturity and wide adaptability, these plants may sometimes exhibit short runners.

An enduring favorite, this variety shines whether enjoyed fresh, canned, or frozen. Each small packet (~65 seeds) provides you with the opportunity to cultivate a timeless favorite that has stood the test of time, offering versatility and deliciousness in every harvest.

Jacob's Cattle Dry Bean

Ready to harvest in 86 days, indulge in the allure of this popular northern heirloom, thought to be rooted in the development by Jacob Trout in Virginia. Admire the beauty of its distinctive seeds—large, kidney-shaped beans adorned with maroon markings on a white coat. This variety proves exceptional for baking and enhancing soups with its flavorful contribution. Each small packet (about 45 seeds) invites you to savor the visual and culinary delights of this distinguished heirloom.

Liana Asparagus Yardlong Bean

52 days One of the earliest maturing asparagus beans. Like most black-seeded varieties it does well in the North and the South. Since it is day-neutral, in the South it can be planted for early market sales, late for a fall harvest, or year-round in the greenhouse. Green pods up to 23 in. long, but are best picked at 18 in. or smaller (less than pencil-width). A market favorite.

Maxibel Filet Bush Snap Bean

Ready to harvest in 55 days, indulge in the excellence of one of the finest gourmet French "haricot vert" beans. Robust bush plants yield an abundance of dark green, pencil-thin, and flavorful 7-inch pods arranged in a concentrated set for effortless picking. These stringless beans demonstrate remarkable resilience, holding well on the plants.

After years of eager inquiries, we’re delighted to fulfill the demand for this exceptional bean, now in a plentiful supply for you to enjoy! Each small packet (14 g) contains approximately 60 seeds, inviting you to savor the premium quality and sought-after flavor of this gourmet French bean.

Provider Bush Snap Bean

Ready to harvest in 48 days, cultivate the legacy of this snap bean, introduced by Dr. Hoffman of South Carolina in 1965. A cherished choice among market growers, this snap bean is renowned for its wide adaptability and abundant early yields. Demonstrating resistance to viruses and a gradual wilting pace, the 16-18 inch plants yield vibrant 5-8 inch green beans. Each small packet (about 82 seeds) invites you to experience the enduring popularity and reliability of this versatile snap bean.

Violet's Multicolored Butterbeans (Pole Lima Beans)

In a span of 80-90 days, immerse yourself in the legacy of this heirloom variety, preserved by four generations of Violet Brady Westbrook’s family in Banks County, GA. Introduced to a wider audience in 2009 by SESE, this bean promises a visual delight with its rainbow of seed colors—spanning cream, beige, red-brown, and violet-purple, adorned with captivating speckles and swirls. Despite their small size, the seeds boast great flavor, making them equally enjoyable whether consumed fresh or dried. The 3-5 inch pods showcase not only visual appeal but also exhibit commendable disease- and drought-resistance. Each packet, containing approximately 38 seeds, invites you to cultivate and savor the unique charm and robust qualities of this cherished heirloom bean.

Mammoth Melting Sugar Tall Snow Pea

70 Days. Wilt-resistant vines grow to 5 ft. A 35 ft. row can yield as much as a bushel. Sweet, flavorful pods hold their quality even when picked a bit late.

Oregon Giant Dwarf Snow Pea

70 days [Improved selection of old favorite Oregon Sugar Pod II.] One of the best yielding snow peas. Giant (5 in.) pods have mild, sweet flavor. 3 ft. vines resist common wilt, mosaic virus, powdery mildew.

Sugar Daddy Pea

65 days. The first modern stringless snap pea to be developed, though not as flavorful as other snap peas. 24-30" vines with thick-fleshed double pods. Pod set is concentrated at the top for easy harvest.

Sugar Snap Pea

70 days. [1979. AAS winner.] The best flavored snap pea. 3 in. pods on 6-8 ft. vines. Tolerant of pea wilt but not Powdery Mildew. Highly recommended.

Whipporwill Cowpea (Southern Pea)

72 days. [Brought to the Americas from Africa during the slave trade. Grown by Jefferson at Monticello.] Once the standard for southern peas, this variety is drought-tolerant and will grow in almost all soils. 5 ft. vines produce extended harvests of 7-9 in. green pods. Small seeds are light brown with dark speckles, good eaten green or dried.

Ashworth Sweet Corn

Maturing in just 69 days, this beloved variety traces its roots to a cherished tradition, renowned for its exceptional flavor and dependable growth. Originally cultivated for its taste and adaptability, this heirloom corn has stood the test of time.

Standing at an average of 5 feet tall, each stalk yields 1-2 ears filled with 12 rows of sunny yellow kernels, spanning 6-7 inches in length. With its wide adaptability, this corn thrives in various climates, promising a bountiful harvest. Our Small Packet is filled with approximately 113 seeds, offering you the chance to nurture and enjoy this time-honored gem in your own garden.

Cherokee Long Ear Popcorn

(rainbow) 100 days. [Seedstock from Merlyn Niedens, combining several strains of long ear Cherokee popcorn sent by Carl Barnes of Turpin, OK. Carl has helped save many of the Cherokee corns that came west over the Trail of Tears.] Small kernelled variety makes surprisingly large pops, yielding for a low hull/ corn ratio. Great flavor. Highly ornamental, 5-7 in. ears have many shiny colors including red, blue, orange, white, and yellow. 6-8 ft. plants. Small (14 g) packet has about 110 seeds.

Pennsylvania Butter-flavored Popcorn

(white) 102 days. [Pre-1885 heirloom popcorn maintained by the Pennsylvania Dutch. Introduced 1988 by SESE.] Flavor is superior to commercial popcorn. Produces white-kerneled ears, averaging 2 per 8 ft. stalk. 4-6 in. ears with 26-28 rows of kernels, 1½-1¾ in. at the butt, tapering to 1 in. at the tip.