Light Red Kidney Bean (Bush)

Light Red Kidney is a popular heirloom bush bean with robust flavor and a classic kidney shape, ideal for hearty cooking. Compact, cold-tolerant plants suit small and northern gardens and yield protein- and fiber-rich dry beans.

At a glance

• Type: Heirloom bush dry bean
• Color: Light red, kidney-shaped
• Habit: Compact and bushy
• Climate: Cold tolerant, good for the north
• Nutrition: Rich in protein and fiber
• Sun: Full sun
• Non-GMO: Open-pollinated heirloom

Best for

• Chili
• Soups and stews
• Dry storage
• Small and northern gardens
• High-protein cooking

How to grow

Direct sow after the last frost in full sun. As a bush variety it needs no trellising and fits compact spaces. Let the pods dry on the plant, then harvest and shell the mature beans for storage.

Flavor profile

Robust and earthy with a firm, creamy texture that holds up well in chili and stews.

About MIgardener

MIgardener is a Michigan-based seed company offering affordable, non-GMO heirloom seeds for home gardeners.