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Bean '1500 Year Old Cave'

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$7.88 $10.5 In stock

Category: Seeds

Few heirloom vegetables capture the imagination quite like the 1500 Year Old Cave Bean. According to gardening folklore, this remarkable climbing bean was discovered in a sealed cave in the American Southwest, where the dried beans were thought to have been preserved for centuries in the cool, dry conditions.

Beyond its intriguing story, this is a vigorous and highly productive heirloom that produces generous crops of pods throughout summer. Harvest them young as tender green beans or allow them to mature into dried beans for soups and storage. Easy to grow on a trellis in full sun, it's a rewarding variety for gardeners who appreciate productive heirlooms with a fascinating history.

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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Claire ★★★★★

These seeds sprouted in under a week even though I just direct-sowed them, with those first true leaves looking exactly like pictures online. The folklore about the cave discovery makes them feel special to grow, and the vine is already climbing up my trellis like crazy.

Chloe U. ★★★★★

I was nervous about starting these from seed, but they germinated reliably and the vines are already climbing strong. The deep purple pods are a stunning talking point in my garden.

Thomas I. ★★★★★

The folklore sold me, but the actual germination rate is what sealed the deal—every single seed took off within a week. The vine is vigorous and climbing exactly as promised, and knowing I’m growing something with that kind of history makes the harvest feel special.