Phaseolus vulgaris
Once the most popular bean in the south of America this bean has been first mentioned in 1864 as Texas Pole. A green climber it can grow very tall producing pods up to 20cm long. Fleshy, curved and broad-oval pods with seeds filling to the tip and edge but not crowded.
Very reliable, flavoursome, abundant and early maturing. Can be picked fresh or allow pods to dry and save beans.