{"product_id":"rockwell-bean","title":"Rockwell Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe heirloom dry bush bean arrived in Coupeville, WA in the late 1800s when Elisha Rockwell brought them to the area. This gem became favored on Whidbey Island because of its ability to germinate in cool soil, early maturity, flavor, and ability to hold its shape when cooked. The beans are creamy-white with a mottled cranberry spot around the hilum. Our seed stock came from the Smith family, long-time seed stewards in Coupeville who worked effortlessly to popularize this bean among Seattle chefs. Due to a tragic fire in 2017, the Rockwell Bean stock was almost lost forever. With the support of the local community and chefs returning what little seed they had, a sufficient quantity was revived. Rockwell Beans are very rare and recently boarded on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fondazioneslowfood.com\/en\/ark-of-taste-slow-food\/rockwell-bean\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSlow Food USA Ark of Taste\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos of Melony harvesting Rockwell Beans and of the beans artfully spilling out of the jar courtesy of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trueloveseeds.sbs\/collections\/ebony-by-nature\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMelony Edwards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80-85\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% on 9\/29\/2023\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 six inches.\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":"Ebony By Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39725748355230,"sku":"BN-020","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/ceeb2f13-7291-4300-ab26-0beb19a58282.jpg?v=1619204304","url":"https:\/\/trueloveseeds.sbs\/products\/rockwell-bean","provider":"Truelove Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}