We are looking for more seed contributions for the 2025 mixes of common beans and runner beans!
For common beans, Phaseolus vulgaris, we’ll again offer 3 separate mixes; pole beans, earliest bush dry beans, and a maximum diversity mix. Please separate donations by bush or pole habit, and include any relevant details.
For runner beans, Phaseolus coccineus, we’ll offer 1 mix of maximum diversity, with all traits welcome.
- The the deadline of November 22.
- view Guidelines for Contributing Seeds
- fill out this form for shipping instructions and to receive a postage-paid label
I’d love to hear people’s experience with common beans and runner beans, and what traits you are interested in.
I enjoy the dry white runner beans and have been selecting for high-yielding white traits for a few years. This past season we also grew the Black Coat variety which makes for a beautiful contrast. Curious what will happen as they cross.
For common beans, this year was also my first time growing a diverse bush dry bean mix, pictured here.
I’m also contributing both bush and pole short-season varieties that we like here in the Pacific Northwest, including Whipple, Jacob’s Cattle Bean, Black Coco, Early Refuge, Beefy Resilient, Borlotti, Good Mother Stallard, and Northern Pinto!
I’m also personally interested in cornfield beans, would love to hear about people’s experience with these varieties or success with milpa-style beans grown with corn.
