Dry Bean 'Jacob's Cattle'

Phaseolusvulgaris

Family
Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Phaseolus (FAZ-ee-oh-lus)
Species
vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Other Details
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
White/Near White
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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Heflin, Louisiana

Halifax, Massachusetts

Lucedale, Mississippi

Salisbury, New Hampshire

Lenoir City, Tennessee

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Gardener's Notes:

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Longmont, CO | May 2014 | neutral

According to the following heirloom bean site, the Jacob's Cattle beans are a larger variety than the Anasazi (also called New Mexico Cav...Read More

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Bethelridge, KY (Zone 6a) | December 2003 | positive

The only bean I use for baking, great!

Also know as "Trout Bean", "Coach Dog Bean", "Dalmatian Bean" or "Anasazi Bean" (ac...Read More

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