Cherokee Trail of Tears Bean

Seed Count: Approx. 15 Seeds  Days to Maturity: 65-85 days Pole variety, Snap/Dry Bean Description:  Cherokee Trail of Tears, also known as Cherokee Black, is a versatile bean variety that can be used as a snap or dry bean.  It is one of my favorite varieties to grow, because I find it to be quite ornamental.  The 6 inch pods are green with hints of purple, and hold beautiful, shiny, jet black beans.  The flavorful dry bean is super versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes like, salsa, chili, rice, and my favorite, burritos.  However, the Cherokee Trail of Tears is my absolute favorite variety to pick, while young and tender, to use as a green bean.  They're flavorful and crisp, and sometimes they don't even make it into the house.  It grows on vigorous 8 ft. vines, and boasts some of the cutest little light purple flowers around.  This bean was originally introduced to the Seed Savers Exchange by Dr. John Wyche.  It's a bean that has quite an incredible and tragic history.  H