Good Mother Stallard Bean (Pole)

Good Mother Stallard is a treasured heirloom pole bean with rich, nutty flavor and striking maroon-and-white mottled seeds. Vigorous climbing plants reach maturity in about 85 to 95 days and produce high yields of beans that hold their shape and texture when cooked.

At a glance

• Variety: Good Mother Stallard, heirloom pole bean
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Habit: Pole, vigorous climber
• Days to maturity: About 85 to 95 days
• Seeds: Maroon and white mottled
• Sun: Full sun

Best for

• Soups and stews
• Salads
• Dried shelling beans
• Gardeners who grow on a trellis

How to grow

Direct sow after the last frost once the soil is warm. Provide a sturdy trellis or poles for the climbing vines, plant in full sun, and water consistently. Allow pods to dry on the vine for shelling beans, or pick earlier for fresh use.

Flavor profile

Rich and nutty with a creamy texture that holds up well in long-cooked dishes.

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