Pole Bean Seeds - Turkey Craw
Best heirloom choice for gardeners seeking versatile, flavorful, and productive climbing beans.
Discover the heirloom 'Turkey Craw' Pole Bean, a stringless variety celebrated for its excellent flavor whether enjoyed fresh as a snap bean or dried. This unique cultivar, reportedly named after a bean found in a turkey's craw, is part of the Slow Food Ark of Taste. Seeds are small farm grown. As an annual pole bean, it requires direct seeding after the last frost and needs trellising to thrive. Regular harvesting encourages continuous production from this frost-sensitive crop.
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Botanical Name
_Phaseolus vulgaris_
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Who it's for
- Small-space growers maximizing yield with vertical climbing plants
- Home cooks seeking rich, heirloom flavor for hearty recipes
- Gardeners wanting versatile crops for both fresh and dried use
Who should skip it
- Gardeners lacking the time or materials for vertical support systems
- Impatient growers needing a quick turnaround for dried bean harvests
- Gardeners with limited mobility or those preferring low-maintenance harvesting
Performance breakdown
Culinary Versatility
Exceptional dual-purpose performance as both a fresh snap and dry bean.
Heirloom Pedigree
Slow Food Ark of Taste recognition guarantees authentic, historic genetic quality.
Ease of Cultivation
Straightforward direct-seeding process ideal for gardeners of all experience levels.
Yield Potential
Vigorous pole-climbing habit ensures high production throughout the growing season.
Harvest Efficiency
Stringless pod structure significantly reduces prep time in the kitchen.
Environmental Sensitivity
Strict frost sensitivity requires careful timing for successful garden establishment.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
_Phaseolus vulgaris_
Seed Type
Heirloom
Minimum Seeds per Packet
30
Packet Weight
14g
Planting Season
After Last Frost
Sowing Method
Direct Seed
Seed Depth
1"
Direct Seed Spacing
2-4"
Features
- Stringless pods with excellent flavor
- Heirloom variety recognized by Slow Food Ark of Taste
- Suitable for use as a snap or dry bean
- Annual, self-pollinating crop
- Requires direct seeding after frost danger
What customers say
Customers highly value these Turkey Craw Pole Bean Seeds for their exceptional quality and reliable performance. A key theme is the superior culinary outcome; the beans are consistently praised for their rich, meaty flavor when shelled and dried, surpassing standard varieties. Gardeners report impressive, prolific yields throughout the season. Furthermore, the seeds demonstrate excellent germination, establishing vigorous vines even when conditions are challenging. This heirloom variety is sought after for its historical significance and dependable results in traditional cooking. Reviewers feel this non-GMO seed stock offers outstanding value, delivering superior flavor and quantity in the garden and kitchen.
Know before you buy
These are versatile dual-purpose beans. You can harvest them young to enjoy as tender, stringless snap beans, or leave them on the vine to mature fully for use as a dry bean.
Yes, Turkey Craw is a pole bean variety that requires vertical support. You should install a trellis, fence, or poles at the time of planting to ensure the vines have space to climb and thrive.
These beans are frost-sensitive and require warm soil to germinate. Wait until all danger of frost has passed and your soil temperature is consistently between 60 and 80 ℉ before direct seeding.
Each packet contains at least 30 seeds. When planting, sow them directly into the soil at a depth of 1 inch, spacing them 2 to 4 inches apart.
You can expect to begin harvesting your beans approximately 70 days after planting. Regular harvesting throughout the season will encourage the plant to continue producing pods.
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