Dutch brown

Thursday, 29 October 2009 09:20

Traditional brown bean from Holland. A winter staple for soups, stews and side dishes. Excellent smooth texture and nutty flavor. Old Pennsylvania Dutch heirloom. Particularly notable for its flavor--dry, almost nutlike. Unbeatable when baked, boiled or used in soups. Plants are compact, about 15-20" tall, with heavy yields of caramel-colored seeds. •    Height: 15-20" •    Spacing: 3" •    Days to maturity: 83 •    Color: brown Go to table of bean varieties