{"title":"Working Theory Farm","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur mission is to empower youth through the shared work of farming to grow food for partner organizations who distribute this food to families in need. Through growing vegetables and raising livestock on our organic farm, we provide alternative education and avenues of employment to youth who have barriers to thriving within traditional systems and teach personal responsibility, social responsibility, and professional skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeb: \u003ca href=\"www.workingtheoryfarm.org\"\u003ewww.workingtheoryfarm.org \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/workingtheoryfarm\/\"\u003e@workingtheoryfarm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"SGSpiceGallery\" id=\"SGSpiceGallery10725\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mexican-salmon-bean","title":"Mexican Salmon Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003eSalmon colored beans in vibrant crimson red pods grow on low-growing plants with short 3' runners. Grow this variety on a short trellis to keep the pods off the ground. You can eat the young green pods or leave them to ripen for dry bean harvest after 65-75 days. The dry beans are great cooked with rice and refried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety originates in Central America and was described as far back as 1874 by Vilmorin under the name Saumon du Mexique. Our seed stock comes from R\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trueloveseeds.sbs\/collections\/roughwood\"\u003eoughwood Seed Collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and theirs originated in the cool hill country around Matagalpa, Nicaragua.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65-75\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40-45\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96% on 12\/08\/2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in warm soil at least a couple weeks after the last danger of frost has passed. Sow directly in the ground at a depth of one inch, spaced every few inches in rows 12 inches apart. Thin to one plant every four to six inches. Consider providing a short trellis as vines can grow three to four feet tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeans are self-pollinating, though it is best to isolate different varieties of \u003cem\u003eP. vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e by at least 25 feet (we do 75 feet to be sure) to avoid unwanted cross-pollination from flying insects. For seed saving, harvest the beans when their shells have become dried and crispy on the plants. Lay out the pods in a dry, sunny place to dry down further. Shell the beans and lay out the seeds in a well ventilated place away from direct sunlight for at least another few days to a week before storing for next year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Working Theory Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42490965229806,"sku":"BN-022","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/MexicanSalmonBean2ed.jpg?v=1645475947"},{"product_id":"love-in-a-mist","title":"Love-In-A-Mist","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful light purple flowers, ferny, light green foliage, and light brown seed pods. It is bee friendly and deer resistant. 12-24\" tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeadhead the spent flowers to extend the blooming period, or leave them to encourage the development of the attractive post-bloom seed pods and seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur friends at Working Theory Farm first encountered this variety at Entreflores in Mexico, where it is grown for its beauty and for its seeds, which are used to spice up dishes (sometimes called Black Seed or Black Cumin). Plants will self-seed in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65-70 for flowers; 80-85 for pods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 98% on 05\/18\/2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo direct seed (recommended), sow in the early spring when soil temperatures reach 60°F. Sow in the fall where winters are mild. Cover very lightly with soil - light is required for germination. To transplant, sow 4-6 weeks before the last frost, but mind the roots! Nigella plants are sensitive to root disturbance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow seed pods to fully dry to a crunchy stage. Carefully harvest most of the stem and place directly upside down in a clean, dry bucket. Many of the seeds will fall right out. To remove more seeds, whack the seed heads against the sides of the bucket. Use a sieve to remove the bigger chaff, and winnow off the light weight chaff carefully using your breath, a fan, or the wind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Working Theory Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44021573419246,"sku":"FLO-034","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/Love-In-A-Mist_1.jpg?v=1675368970"},{"product_id":"vaquero-bean","title":"Vaquero Bean","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese dry beans have beautiful black and white markings. Light and just slightly potato-like, they keep their shape and are one of our first choices for a chili bean. Makes a striking black pot-liquor, tastes great, looks gorgeous!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSenior Citizens from Centro Cultural’s Edad de Oro program with whom Working Theory Farm partners asked for these beans by name, reminiscing on their cute appearance and fantastic flavor. Having no direct connections with a seed saver of this variety I went to the world wide web in search of seed stock, however we look forward to offering PNW grown Vaquero beans for years to come. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green Beans: 50-60 days; Dry Beans: 90-115 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40-45\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 97% on 12\/04\/2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe plant bean seeds in either one or two rows. 2” apart and 1” deep in beds receiving full sun that are 4’ apart on center after days are consistently “warm” (above 60F on average). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn our dry Oregon summers, where the dry beans can just hang out on the vine without risk of rain or mold, we harvest the bean seed once the fervor of other summer harvests has passed, usually in mid to late September.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe process the beans by hand with youth from Working Theory Farm and the senior citizens from Centro Cultural, telling and listening to stories all the while. It makes the time pass quickly and I like to think it blesses the beans for those who will plant them next. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Working Theory Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46089932636398,"sku":"BN-030","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/files\/VacqueroBean.jpg?v=1737583088"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/collections\/PXL_20210819_173508937.jpg?v=1662564351","url":"https:\/\/trueloveseeds.sbs\/collections\/working-theory-farm.oembed","provider":"Truelove Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}