Blue Greasy Grits Pole Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) A common Appalachian heirloom of the mid century that nearly went out of circulation by the 1960’s. Blue Greasy Grits bean has been recovering quite nicely in gardens across North America and beyond for good reason as it is a very popular variety of foodies, chefs, and heritage gardeners. Bean pods are plump and short having a smooth, shiny sheen to them, looking slightly ‘greasy’. Flavour is best described by a Chef at a “Radisson’ as having “a perfect nutty-buttery heirloom tase”. A recommended addition to your food growing inventory. Original seed source comes to us from the Secret Garden in Blyth, Ontario!
85-90 days to dry beans
40 seeds per packet
Planting Instructions: Direct sow after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed to 15C. Plant seeds 1" deep and space 2–3" apart in rows 18–36" apart. Keep soil evenly moist during germination. Bush beans prefer full sun and well-drained soil. Plants require sturdy support such as trellises or poles.
