Vermont Cranberry Heirloom Bush Bean

‘Vermont Cranberry’ is a historic New England heirloom bush bean prized for its beautiful markings, dependable performance, and versatility as both a fresh shell bean and a dry bean. Vigorous, semi-bush plants produce colorful red-splashed pods filled with oval beans streaked in shades of red and pink. The beans have a sweet, rich flavor that makes this variety as useful in the kitchen as it is attractive in the garden.

Sow ‘Vermont Cranberry’ directly in the garden about 1 inch deep after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. Space plants about 2 inches apart and grow in full sun. Plants typically reach about 24 inches tall and perform especially well in cooler growing regions.

Ready to harvest in about 65 days for fresh shell beans, pick the 6-inch pods once the beans inside are plump and tender. For dry beans, leave the pods on the plants until fully mature and dry, typically around 85 days.

Sweet, rich, and versatile, ‘Vermont Cranberry’ is excellent for fresh cooking, soups, baked bean dishes, and drying for storage.

• Days to Maturity: 65
• Sow Method: Direct Sow
• Sow Depth: 1 Inch
• Spacing: 2 Inches
• Sun: Full Sun
• Height: 24 Inches
• Fruit Size: 6 Inches
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