{"product_id":"cherokee-black-bean-pole","title":"Cherokee Black Bean (Pole)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCherokee Black, also known as Trail of Tears, is a historic heirloom pole bean cherished for its cultural significance and robust flavor.\u003c\/strong\u003e The green pods turn purple as they dry, revealing black seeds inside. Maturing in about 85 days, it is excellent both for fresh eating and for drying into storage beans. It is named in honor of the Cherokee people, who carried it on the Trail of Tears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherokee Black Bean (pole), Trail of Tears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pole, climbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 85 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePods and seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green pods turning purple, black seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh snap beans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry bean storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoups and stews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeritage and cultural gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVertical and trellised growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow in full sun in well-drained soil after the last frost, and provide a trellis or poles for the climbing vines. Pick young for snap beans, or let the pods dry on the vine for black storage beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich and robust, tender as a fresh snap bean and hearty as a dried bean in soups and stews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout MIgardener\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMIgardener is a Michigan-based family seed company offering affordable heirloom and non-GMO seeds, with a mission to make home gardening accessible to everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIgardener","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50792537915670,"sku":"BEA38","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/BEA38_ba6176ef-b3d4-4032-966c-88ab0062e6ba.jpg?v=1764687853","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/cherokee-black-bean-pole","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}