{"product_id":"cherokee-trail-of-tears-pole-bean-20-seeds","title":"Cherokee Trail of Tears Pole Bean 20 Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCherokee Trail of Tears Bean is a historic and deeply meaningful heirloom variety carried by the Cherokee people during the Trail of Tears in the 1830s. This exceptional pole bean produces abundant yields of shiny black beans that are prized for their rich, full flavour and excellent cooking quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vigorous climbing vines produce both tender green snap beans when young and mature black beans when fully dried, making this a highly versatile and productive garden crop. It is also valued for its resilience, adaptability, and strong yields.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 65–75 days (snap beans), 90–100 days (dry beans)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Botanical Name: \u003ci\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Variety: Cherokee Trail of Tears\u003cbr\u003e• Plant Type: Pole bean (climbing)\u003cbr\u003e• Plant Height: 6–10 feet (with support)\u003cbr\u003e• Growth Habit: Vigorous climbing vine\u003cbr\u003e• Pod Colour: Green turning purple\u003cbr\u003e• Bean Colour: Shiny black\u003cbr\u003e• Flavor: Rich, hearty, excellent for cooking\u003cbr\u003e• Sun Requirements: Full sun\u003cbr\u003e• Germination Time: 7–14 days\u003cbr\u003e• Days to Maturity: 65–75 days (fresh), 90–100 days (dry beans)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Historic Cherokee heirloom bean with cultural significance\u003cbr\u003e• Produces both snap beans and dry beans\u003cbr\u003e• High-yielding and vigorous climbing plants\u003cbr\u003e• Rich, hearty flavour ideal for soups and stews\u003cbr\u003e• Beautiful black beans for storage and cooking\u003cbr\u003e• Excellent for heritage and edible gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fresh snap beans when young\u003cbr\u003e• Dry beans for soups, stews, and storage\u003cbr\u003e• Heirloom and heritage gardens\u003cbr\u003e• Vertical gardening on trellises or poles\u003cbr\u003e• Sustainable and food security gardening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Grow from Seed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect Sowing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeans do best when sown directly outdoors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Sow seeds 1–1.5 inches deep after last frost\u003cbr\u003e• Space seeds 4–6 inches apart\u003cbr\u003e• Provide trellis, poles, or fencing for climbing\u003cbr\u003e• Seeds germinate in 7–14 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Plant in warm soil (minimum 15°C)\u003cbr\u003e• Choose full sun and well-drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Provide strong vertical support (6–10 ft trellis or poles)\u003cbr\u003e• Water regularly, especially during flowering\u003cbr\u003e• Avoid over-fertilizing (beans fix nitrogen)\u003cbr\u003e• Harvest regularly to encourage production\u003cbr\u003e• Allow pods to fully dry on the vine for dry beans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy is it called Trail of Tears Bean?\u003cbr\u003eIt was carried and preserved by the Cherokee people during the Trail of Tears, making it an important historical heirloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan you eat it fresh and dry?\u003cbr\u003eYes. It can be harvested as green snap beans or dried for storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs it a bush or pole bean?\u003cbr\u003eIt is a pole bean, requiring support and growing up to 6–10 feet tall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003etrail of tears bean seeds, cherokee heirloom beans, black dry bean seeds, pole bean varieties, heirloom vegetable seeds, beans for food storage, historic garden plants \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LIZA'S PLANTS YYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51560484405544,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/4694\/5064\/files\/Cherokee00.jpg?v=1774039933","url":"https:\/\/lizasplantsyyc.com\/products\/cherokee-trail-of-tears-pole-bean-20-seeds","provider":"LIZA'S PLANTS YYC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}