'White Marrowfat' Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris Origin: Eastern United States Improvement status: Cultivar Seeds per packet: ~40 ($3.75) Bulk seeds per packet: ~160 ($10.50) Germination tested 11/2022: 100% Life cycle: Annual Looking for a reliably productive bean for Northern climates? There are lots of different beans out there, but few as good as Marrowfat — a Slow Food Ark of Taste selection. This has become a favorite for performance and taste in dry bean trials in the Pacific Northwest. Each bite is a richly-flavored scrumptious experience. Marrowfat has a firm, smooth texture that holds up wonderfully in soups or your summer party BBQ-baked-bean recipe. The pods can also be picked when green and swollen for “shellie” bean recipes or as the centerpiece of a delicious bean salad.First listed in the 1822 J. M. Thorburn & Co seed catalog, one of its earlier names was ‘White Cornfield,’ hinting that the variety may be a traditional indigenous variety. A prolific producer, the plant grows dwarf vines about