Homestead Medley Multi-flora Bean

(Phaseolus coccineus); aka Runner bean (not to be confused with a bean of a runner growth habit**); Pole bean; Minimum 20 seeds Multi-flora varieties are a foodie's delight with their plump beans fantastically flavorful when fresh that also add a hearty dose of satisfaction and nutrition to comfort food later as dry beans. (Tuberous roots are reportedly edible as well though we have not yet eaten them this way.) The challenge of this fabulous Fabaceae (P. coccineus) is that it is a bit more "promiscuous" with its pollen meaning its plants require a greater isolation distance to maintain true-to-type seeds. With all the captivating Runner varieties available, each with their own alluring seed coat patterns and flower colors, I am heavily restricted by growing space which limits what I can grow each season and I don't like that! So I made the decision to grow varieties mixed as my Homestead Medley. In addition to a more diverse harvest of beans, this choice affords a greater profusion of