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Calypso

SKU: AV7MBD2PH6NG5K30

Starting at $5.50

The Calypso bean, also known as the orca bean, is an heirloom variety known for its mild flavor and creamy rich texture. Dependable and early yields of 4–5 beans per pod on sturdy plants. Its distinctive black and white pattern is retained in cooking. Beans double in size when baked or cooked. This very pretty dry bean is also a favorite for handmade crafts and fall décor

Status

Untreated

Size

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Common Name	Bean
Family	Fabaceae
Top Category	Bush Beans
Also Known As	Orca, Yin Yang
Flavor Profile	Nutty, Slightly Sweet
Fruit Size	4” - 5” long
Growing Conditions	Outdoor
Growth Habit	Bush
Harvest Advantages	Dried
Life Cycle	Annual
Plant Attributes	Easy to Grow and Maintain
Plant Height	18"
Plant Type	Shelling
Planting Season	Spring
Seed Type	Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
Use	Culinary
Row Spacing	24" - 36"

Days to Maturity	85 days
Hardiness Zones	4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Requirement	Full Sun
Plant Spacing	4" - 6"
Planting Depth	1” - 2”
Sowing Method	Direct Sow
Water Needs	Average