Beans Collection
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Ontario Grown Pea Sugar Snap Seeds – Heirloom Edible-Podded Sweet Classic
Pea Sugar Snap (Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon) is the iconic 1979 All-America Selections winner that set the standard for snap peas. Celebrated for its extraordinarily sweet, juicy, and crunchy thick-walled pods, it is enjoyed whole—pod and all—raw or cooked. Growing on vigorous, highly productive 5- to 6-foot vines, it yields heavy crops of plump, bright green pods over an extended harvest season. An essential garden staple for fresh vine snacking, salads, stir-fries, steaming, and freezing.
$1.95
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Ontario Grown Pea Oregon Sugar Pod Seeds – Heirloom Sweet Snow Pea Classic
Pea Oregon Sugar Pod (Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon) is a famous heirloom snow pea developed at Oregon State University, celebrated worldwide for its high yields, disease resistance, and exceptionally sweet flavor. Producing abundant clusters of smooth, flat, light-green pods reaching 4 to 5 inches in length, it stays tender and stringless even as the pods mature. Growing on semi-dwarf, highly productive 3-foot vines, it is an essential garden favorite for fresh garden snacking, crisp salads, stir-fries, and home freezing.
$1.95
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Ontario Grown Lentil Crimson Seeds – Heirloom Fast-Cooking Red Lentil
Crimson Lentil (Lens culinaris) is a premium heirloom pulse variety prized for its tiny, lens-shaped seeds featuring a dark reddish-brown seed coat and a brilliant salmon-orange interior. Fast-growing and Nitrogen-fixing, this cool-season legume produces compact bushy plants laden with small pods containing 1–2 seeds each. Renowned worldwide for its earthy, slightly nutty flavor and fast cooking time, it breaks down into a rich, creamy consistency ideal for Indian dal, hearty winter soups, stews, and side dishes.
$1.95
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Ontario Grown Bean Pole Scarlet Runner Seeds – Heirloom Ornamental & Culinary Classic
Pole Bean Scarlet Runner (Phaseolus coccineus) is a centuries-old heirloom classic first documented in the early 1600s, celebrated for its stunning dual-purpose beauty. Producing vigorous, climbing vines that rapidly reach 8 to 12 feet in height, it is adorned with clusters of vibrant, fiery scarlet-red flowers that serve as a major magnet for hummingbirds and bees. Following the spectacular floral display, it yields abundant crops of long, tender green pods that can be harvested young as snap beans, shelled fresh, or allowed to dry for striking, dark purple-and-black mottled dry beans. A garden classic that seamlessly combines high ornamental value with productive culinary yields.
$2.30
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Ontario Grown Bean Pole Blue Lake Seeds – Heirloom, Heavy Yielder
A beloved standard, Blue Lake Pole Beans produce heavy yields of tender, stringless 6-inch pods with exceptional, sweet green bean flavor. Growing on climbing vines that produce continuously until frost, they offer superior production per square foot compared to bush varieties. Perfect for fresh garden meals, home canning, and freezing without losing their crisp texture.
$2.20
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Ontario Grown Bean Adzuki Seeds – Heirloom Specialty Legume
Adzuki Beans (Vigna angularis) are a prized Asian heirloom legume famous for their small, ruby-red seeds with a distinctly sweet, nutty flavor. A staple in Japanese, Chinese, and East Asian cuisine, they are most famously simmered into sweet red bean paste (anko), added to hearty soups, or sprouted as fresh, nutrient-dense microgreens. Compact, bush-type plants produce high yields of slender pods that dry evenly for easy harvesting.
$1.95
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Ontario Grown Bean Soy Edamame Midori Giant Seeds – Heirloom Sweet & Prolific Specialty Crop
Soybean Edamame 'Midori Giant' (Glycine max) is an outstanding, open-pollinated heirloom specialty vegetable bred specifically for early harvests and large, plump green pods. Growing into sturdy, compact bush plants that reach 20 to 24 inches in height, it produces heavy yields of rich green pods, typically containing 2 to 3 large, buttery seeds per pod. Celebrated for its sweet, nutty flavor profile and high protein content, Midori Giant matures earlier than most traditional edamame varieties, making it ideal for northern growing zones and shorter summer windows. Harvested while the pods are young, tender, and bright green, it is an essential garden crop for steaming, boiling, freezing, and fresh snacking.
$2.20
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Ontario Grown Bean French Horticultural Seeds – Heirloom Dual-Purpose Bush Shell Classic
Bean 'French Horticultural' (Phaseolus vulgaris), often known as Dwarf Horticultural or Speckled Cranberry, is a historic open-pollinated heirloom prized for its versatile dual-purpose harvests and striking colorful pods. Growing into compact, sturdy bushes 18 to 24 inches tall, it produces heavy clusters of 5- to 6-inch pods. Early in the season, young flat green pods can be harvested as fresh snap beans. As they mature, the pods turn a stunning cream color heavily splashed with deep red-carmine streaks. Inside, the plump, oval beans feature a matching red-and-tan speckled pattern, offering a rich, chestnut-like flavor and buttery texture ideal for fresh shell bean dishes, slow-cooked soups, and long-term winter dry storage.
$2.20
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Ontario Grown Bean Fava Broad Windsor Seeds – Heirloom Cold-Hardy Culinary Classic
Bean 'Fava Broad Windsor' (Vicia faba) is an ancient open-pollinated heirloom dating back centuries in European horticulture. Renowned for its extreme cold hardiness, rich nutty flavor, and substantial yields, this upright variety produces sturdy, thick-stemmed stalks 3 to 4 feet in height. In early spring, fragrance-rich white blossoms with distinct black spots yield heavy clusters of broad, green 6- to 8-inch pods. Inside, large, thick, pale green to creamy-tan beans offer a buttery texture prized by chefs for fresh summer sautes, spring pestos, soups, and traditional Mediterranean dishes.
$2.20
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Ontario Grown Bean Fordhook Seeds – Heirloom Heat-Tolerant Bush Lima Classic
Lima Bean 'Fordhook 242' (Phaseolus lunatus) is a famous open-pollinated heirloom bush lima bean and a historic All-America Selections winner. Renowned for its exceptional heat resistance and heavy yields, this variety thrives where other limas fail during scorching summer spells. Growing into sturdy, upright bushes 16 to 24 inches tall, it produces thick, heavy pods containing 3 to 4 large, plump, pale-green seeds. Often referred to as a "butterbean," Fordhook 242 features a rich, buttery flavor and smooth, tender texture. It is a prized choice for fresh summer side dishes, freezing, canning, and winter storage.
$2.20
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Ontario Grown Bean Pencil Pod Black Wax Seeds – Heirloom Golden-Yellow Bush Classic
Bean 'Pencil Pod Black Wax' (Phaseolus vulgaris) is an esteemed open-pollinated heirloom bush bean introduced in the early 20th century. Renowned for its heavy yields, excellent disease resistance, and outstanding flavor, this variety produces compact, bushy plants 15 to 20 inches tall. The vines yield high quantities of straight, round, 5- to 6-inch slender golden-yellow pods. True to its name, the pods have a tender, stringless, waxy texture and house jet-black seeds inside. Delivering a sweet, mild flavor and satisfying crunch, Pencil Pod Black Wax is a garden favorite for fresh summer side dishes, crisp salads, freezing, and home canning.
$2.20
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Ontario Grown Pea Wando Seeds – Heirloom Heat-Tolerant Shelling Classic
Pea 'Wando' (Pisum sativum), a classic open-pollinated heirloom introduced in 1943 by the USDA Vegetable Breeding Laboratory, is celebrated as one of the most heat-tolerant shelling peas available. Producing sturdy, compact bush vines 24 to 30 inches tall, it yields abundant dark green pods 3 inches long packed with 7 to 8 plump, medium-sized peas. The tender peas possess a sweet, rich flavor profile and hold their quality remarkably well into warmer weather. Highly reliable for both spring and late-summer plantings, Wando is an exceptional choice for fresh shelling, freezing, canning, and home garden plots.
$1.95
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Ontario Grown Bean Light Red Kidney Seeds – Heirloom Classic Baking & Soup Staple
Bean 'Light Red Kidney' (Phaseolus vulgaris) is a historic open-pollinated heirloom prized worldwide for its reliable yields, rich flavor, and outstanding culinary versatility. Growing as a sturdy, compact bush 18 to 24 inches tall, it requires no trellising or support structures. The plants produce heavy yields of long green pods housing large, kidney-shaped seeds that mature to an attractive, soft light-pinkish red. Renowned for holding its firm texture and shape during long cooking times, Light Red Kidney is the essential bean for traditional chili, minestrone, slow-cooked stews, rice dishes, and long-term dry pantry storage.
$2.20
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Ontario Grown Lentil French Green Seeds – Heirloom Gourmet Puy-Type Legume Classic
Lentil 'French Green' (Lens culinaris), often referred to as Du Puy type lentil, is a celebrated open-pollinated heirloom legume originating in central France. Growing on delicate, upright bushy plants 12 to 24 inches tall, it produces small pods containing 1 to 2 lens-shaped seeds boasting striking dark slate-green mottled skins. Renowned worldwide by gourmet chefs, French Green lentils hold their firm texture, distinct shape through cooking without turning mushy or disintegrating. Featuring a rich, earthy, nutty flavor profile with peppery undertones, this nutrient-dense pulse excels in warm grain salads, side dishes, artisanal soups, plant-based entrees, or grown as a nitrogen-fixing soil-enriching cover crop.
$1.95
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Ontario Grown Bean Pole French Climbing Seeds – Heirloom Tender Pole Bean Classic
Bean 'French Climbing' (Phaseolus vulgaris), often grown as Haricot Vert pole bean varieties, is a classic open-pollinated heirloom prized for its slender pods, delicate texture, and continuous summer yields. Growing as a vigorous climbing vine reaching 6 to 8 feet in height, it yields abundant clusters of straight, round, stringless dark green pods measuring 6 to 8 inches long. The tender pods feature a sweet, nutty flavor profile with crisp, delicate flesh that remains tender even as seeds mature. Ideal for trellises, tepees, and vertical garden setups, French Climbing beans are perfect for fresh steaming, sautéing in butter, blanching, and freezing.
$2.20
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Ontario Grown Bean Pole Kentucky Wonder Seeds – Heirloom Heavy-Yielding Climbing Classic
Bean 'Kentucky Wonder' (Phaseolus vulgaris), originally introduced in the mid-19th century as Old Homestead, is one of the most famous open-pollinated heirloom pole beans in history. Renowned for its extraordinary vigor, heavy productivity, and extended harvest window, this climbing variety reaches 6 to 8 feet in height on trellises, fences, or tepees. It produces generous clusters of 7- to 9-inch silvery-green pods that are thick, meaty, and slightly curved. Best harvested young when stringless, Kentucky Wonder pods deliver a rich, distinctive "bean-y" flavor that remains unmatched for fresh steaming, boiling, canning, or freezing throughout the summer.
$2.20
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Ontario Grown Bean Provider Seeds – Heirloom Early Bush Green Bean Classic
Bean 'Provider' (Phaseolus vulgaris) is a legendary open-pollinated heirloom bush bean widely celebrated for its dependability, heavy yields, and early maturity. Adaptable to cool spring soils, it germinates reliably where other varieties struggle, producing compact, upright bushes 16 to 20 inches tall. The plants produce heavy clusters of round, smooth, fleshy dark green pods measuring 5 to 6 inches long. Easy to pick and stringless, Provider offers a crisp texture and rich, classic green bean flavor. It is an exceptional choice for early fresh market harvesting, home gardens, freezing, and canning.
$2.20
