Product Description
Five packets of annual vegetable seeds for planting. The Rattlesnake Bean, or Preacher Bean, (Phaseolus vulgaris), is a vigorous, high-yielding pole bean that has a long history in American Indian tribes, being cultivated by Hopi, Iroquois, and Cherokee people. This heirloom plant produces tall vines that can reach up to 10 feet. The distinctive pods are green with purple stripes. When dried, the white beans can rattle inside, which may be the origin of the plant name. At Survival Garden Seeds, we select only the best open-pollinated, heirloom, untreated, and non-GMO varieties with a proven track record of reliability and productivity. We choose seeds that can be grown across the USA, in nearly any USDA hardiness zone. Each seed packet includes instructions with germination time, temperature, light needs, seed saving, and other details to help beginners or novices get started with growing their own garden, offering a diverse mix of flower, herb, fruit, and vegetable types.
Product Information
- Heritage Heirloom - Rattlesnake Beans, also known as Preacher Beans, are a fast-growing pole bean that is registered in the Cherokee Nation Seed Bank. The vines produce very heavy yields, thriving in hot summers and tolerating both high humidity and drought.
- Delicious Crop - Rattlesnake Beans have a green outer pod with purple streaks, with a white inner bean. As a snap bean, the pods taste similar to green beans, but with a sweeter flavor. Rattlesnake beans can also be enjoyed as a dried bean if allowed to fully mature.
- Sustainable Living - Vegetable gardening is an essential foundation of a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Home grown fruits and vegetables are generally more flavorful and nutritious than store-bought. Rattlesnake beans are quite versatile and can be canned, frozen or saved as a dry bean, making them an excellent addition to your emergency long term food supply.
- Easy to Grow - Seeds are packed in a beautiful paper packet with instructions for successful growing and germination in your own home garden. Each packet also has instructions for saving seeds after harvest. Getting started is simple for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
- Quality Seeds - Plant now or store for future growing seasons. These seeds will remain viable for years if stored in a cool dry location. Our safe, non-hybrid non-GMO heirloom seeds are always open-pollinated, naturally grown, untreated, and selected to ensure the best germination rates.
