{"product_id":"jacobs-cattle-bean-bush","title":"Jacob's Cattle Bean (Bush)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJacob's Cattle Bean is an heirloom bush bean (also called Trout or Appaloosa bean) prized for its striking maroon and white mottled seeds and hearty, rich flavor.\u003c\/strong\u003e This dry shelling bean produces creamy, full-bodied beans that hold their shape well in slow-cooked dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom bush shelling (dry) bean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trout bean, Appaloosa bean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 to 100 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-pollinated heirloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoups and stews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaked beans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHearty chilis and casseroles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry storage and seed saving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-protein, high-fiber home cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow after the last frost in full sun and well-drained soil. As a bush variety it needs no trellising and stays compact at 18 to 24 inches. Allow the pods to dry on the plant, then harvest once they are papery and the beans rattle inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHearty and rich with a creamy texture that stays intact through long cooking, making it a standout in baked beans and stews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout MIgardener\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMIgardener is a Michigan-based seed company offering affordable, non-GMO heirloom seeds to help home gardeners grow flavorful, open-pollinated varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIgardener","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50792547516694,"sku":"BEA45","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/BEA45-JACOB2.jpg?v=1764687884","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/jacobs-cattle-bean-bush","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}