Butterscotch Calypso Beans

An heirloom bean from the 17th century, considered to be the original Boston Baked Bean. Also known as the Steuben Yellow Eye, it enlarges 2x when cooked. A firm texture with a similar flavor to a baby red potato.

Butterscotch Bean Steuben Yellowed.Naturally Grown Heirloom Seeds
Heirloom Butterscotch Bean. This heirloom bean can be traced back to at least the 1860's where it was used for Boston Baked Beans in New England. They are also known as a Steuben Yellow Eye. The plump oval white beans have butterscotch coloring around the eye of the bean. In the Southern states this bean is a favorite for using in Hoppin' John. The bush type plant grows to 18" tall and produces well. Harvest early and cook fresh or let fully mature for a dry bean.
50 days until harvest for fresh beans.
Harvest as dry beans when the pod is dry and the bean can not easily be dented with your fingernail.

Store dry, shelled beans in an airtight container.

Did You Know? Legumes are a good source of calcium and iron.

Soil Temperature: 65-85F
Planting Depth: 1"
Germination: 7-10 Days
Height At Maturity: 20"-24"
Days To Maturity: 85-95 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 4"
Approx Seeds per 1/2 lbs: 523

Vegetable Seed Saving: Allow bean pods to dry on plant; then break them open to collect the large bean seeds. Clean and dry the seeds before storage in cool dry conditions.

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