Dry Bean
Phaseolusvulgaris '1500 Year Old Cave Bean'

Family: Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Phaseolus (FAZ-ee-oh-lus)
Species: vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss)
Cultivar: 1500 Year Old Cave Bean
Additional cultivar information: (aka New Mexico Cave Bean)

Height

Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Sun Exposure
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Danger

Bloom Color
Full Sun

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
Pale Yellow
White/Near White
Cream/Tan

Category

Soil pH requirements

Seed Type

Growth Habit
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Days to Maturity

Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow