{"product_id":"mayflower-pole-bean-12-seeds","title":"Mayflower Pole Bean 12 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\u003eMayflower Pole Bean (also known as Amish Knuttle Bean) is a rare and historic heirloom variety believed to have been carried to North America in the 1600s, with a long legacy in Indigenous and early settler agriculture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vigorous climbing bean produces short green pods packed tightly with distinctive square-shaped seeds that are cream-coloured with beautiful rose or red speckling. Known as a “cut-short” bean, the seeds grow tightly within the pod, giving them their unique shape. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is highly valued for its rich, traditional bean flavour and versatility - excellent as both a fresh snap bean and a dry storage bean.\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 90–100 days\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: Mayflower (Amish Knuttle)\u003cbr\u003e• Plant Type: Pole bean (climbing heirloom)\u003cbr\u003e• Plant Height: 6–8+ feet\u003cbr\u003e• Growth Habit: Vigorous climbing vine\u003cbr\u003e• Pod Type: Short, slightly bumpy green pods\u003cbr\u003e• Seed Appearance: Cream with red\/rose speckles, square-shaped\u003cbr\u003e• Flavor: Rich, hearty, traditional bean flavour\u003cbr\u003e• Sun Requirements: Full sun\u003cbr\u003e• Germination Time: 7–14 days\u003cbr\u003e• Days to Maturity: 90–100 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\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 heirloom bean with cultural significance\u003cbr\u003e• Unique “cut-short” beans with square shape\u003cbr\u003e• Dual-purpose: snap bean or dry bean\u003cbr\u003e• Beautiful speckled seeds for storage or sale\u003cbr\u003e• Vigorous climbing plants with strong yields\u003cbr\u003e• Excellent for heritage and food security 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 (young pods)\u003cbr\u003e• Dry beans for soups, stews, and storage\u003cbr\u003e• Heirloom and historical gardens\u003cbr\u003e• Vertical gardening on trellises or poles\u003cbr\u003e• Seed saving and sustainable 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\u003e• Sow seeds 1–1.5 inches deep after last frost\u003cbr\u003e• Space seeds 4–6 inches apart\u003cbr\u003e• Rows spaced 18–36 inches apart\u003cbr\u003e• Provide trellis, fence, or poles for climbing\u003cbr\u003e• Germination 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• Requires warm soil (minimum ~15°C)\u003cbr\u003e• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil\u003cbr\u003e• Do not plant in cold soil (risk of rot) \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 (6–8+ ft)\u003cbr\u003e• Water regularly during flowering and pod development\u003cbr\u003e• Harvest young pods frequently for continuous production\u003cbr\u003e• Allow pods to dry fully on vine for dry beans\u003cbr\u003e• Avoid excess nitrogen fertilizer\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 are they called “cut-short” beans?\u003cbr\u003eBecause the seeds grow tightly inside the pod, forming square or flattened shapes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan Mayflower beans be eaten fresh and dried?\u003cbr\u003eYes. They are excellent as both snap beans and dry storage beans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow tall do Mayflower beans grow?\u003cbr\u003eThey are a pole bean, growing 6–8+ feet and require support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003emayflower bean seeds, amish knuttle bean seeds, heirloom pole beans, cut short beans, historic vegetable seeds, beans for storage, rare heirloom beans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LIZA'S PLANTS YYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51563631509800,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/4694\/5064\/files\/Mayflower00.jpg?v=1774050116","url":"https:\/\/lizasplantsyyc.com\/products\/mayflower-pole-bean-12-seeds","provider":"LIZA'S PLANTS YYC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}