
Hidatsa Shield Bean
**THIS ITEM IS SOLD OUT FOR THE SEASON**Seed Count: Approx. 15 Seeds Days to Maturity: 90 Pole variety, Snap/Dry Bean Description: This beautiful, large, plump bean is characterized by having a white underside, and a caramel colored top with dark brown markings. This bean is great because it can be harvested throughout the growing season as fresh green beans early in the season, followed by fresh shelled beans, and then at the end of the season, they can be harvested as dry beans for long-term storage. This variety is native to North Dakota, grown by the Hidatsa tribe near the Missouri River. The Hidatsa Shield bean variety has wonderful flavor and cooking qualities. It can be used in soups and stews, because it reheats well, without falling apart. It can also be used instead of chickpeas to make a yummy humus. On top of its superb taste, this bean is also super drought and heat tolerant, and is one of the most productive dry beans you could grow. How To Grow Sowing: Sow in ave