Dry Shell

Well-known as a powerhouse of nutrition, beans can also be a foundation for imaginative dishes. Abundant with soluble fiber, they combine well with grains. They are virtually fat-free, have no cholesterol and are a source of vitamins. Their mild flavor makes them perfect partners with spices and herbs.

Harvest shell beans when seeds are fully formed in the pod, but pods are still soft and green. Dry bean pods should be allowed to dry down until brown and brittle.

Seeds sold are intended for planting and not consumption. Color may vary depending on maturity.

  • Hidatsa Red Indian Dry Bean
    $5.65–$14.15
    80 Days Originally introduced to the gardening world in the early 1900's as part of a collection of seeds used by...
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  • Italian Cranberry Dry Bean
    $4.95–$12.45
    90-95 day Bush. A savory bean for soups and more. The nutty flavor and creamy texture of Italian Cranberry makes it...
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  • Jacob's Cattle Gold Dry Bean
    $5.85
    80 Days A cross between Jacob's Cattle and Paint. The bean is dark golden with white blotches. It has exceptional...
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  • Jacobs Cattle Dry Bean
    $5.25–$13.15
    85 Days Also known as 'Trout Bean', 'Coach Dog Bean', 'Dalmatian Bean', or 'Anasazi Bean' - old but unknown origin....
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  • Light Red Kidney Bean
    $4.55–$11.45
    109 Day. Bush. A staple for chilis and stews, the thin skin and smooth texture makes this a remarkable cooking bean....
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  • Money Dry Bean
    $2.25
    95 Days Heirloom from England. A great variety for short-season gardens. Very attractive, kidney-shaped beans are...
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  • Navy Pea Dry Bean
    $3.75–$9.45
    85 Day. Pole. A staple food for the U.S. Navy in the early 20th century this plant is also called Navy Bean. Small,...
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  • Orient Wonder Yard Long Bean
    $2.25
    This deliscious bean, full of soluble fiber, is a yard long bean, and grows well. 
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  • Peregion Dry Bean
    $4.95–$12.45
    95 Day. Bush. Oregon heirloom with unsurpassed eating quality. Perhaps the most beautiful of all dried beans....
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  • Pinto Dry Bean
    $3.95–$9.95
    90 Day. Pole. Essential bean in Mexican dishes. Pods are borne close to the crowns of half-runner-type plants that...
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  • Red Rover Kidney Bean
    $3.75–$9.45
    92 Day. Bush Dry Bean. The quintessential dry bean that will be called for again and again. Erect, bushy plants with...
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  • Scarlet Beauty Dry Bean
    $5.05–$12.75
    90 Day. Bush. This bean was developed by plant breeder Elwyn Meader of New Hampshire. A beautiful bean, red with...
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