FREE: Heirloom Rattlesnake plus Yard long beans

Rattlesnake bean pods can grow up to 8 inches long. The seeds inside start out creamy white and darken as they age, developing sepia and dark brown patterns. The plant is also called Preacher bean because it grows so well it gives you something to preach about! Further historical info states that Rattlesnake beans hail from the Southwestern United States, in particular the Hopi Indians and sown with the aid of Kokopelli, a mythological being associated with fertility and germination.
This variety of bean is drought resistant and perfect for sandy soils. Flavor-wise, Rattlesnake bean pods are crisp and snappy and the seeds are meaty, holding their shape when cooked in soups and stews.
When growing these beans, choose a location where they will have plenty of room, as the vines can get up to 10 feet long. Plant seeds after all danger of frost has passed. Push them an inch into soil and 2 inches apart. Provide some sort of support for the vines as they grow and keep the plants moderately moist.

Harvest the plants consistently to ensure more frequent flowering and higher yields. Use a side dressing of compost or manure when growing Rattlesnake snap beans. Try them fresh and dried. Dried beans make excellent chili, casserole or simply a side dish.

Yardlong Bean, also called Chinese Long Bean, is a vigorous climbing annual and the plant begins to produce long pods, ranging from 14 to 30 inches, 60 days after sowing. The pods hang in pairs that should be picked for vegetable uses before matured. Yardlong Bean is a subtropical/tropical plant and is widely grown in Southeastern Asia, Thailand and Southern China. It is a very interesting plant to grow - you almost need to check/harvest long beans everyday because they grow very quick in warm climates. It is, however, sensitive to the temperature and grows relatively slow in mild/cold environments. Like to grow common beans, it is recommended to rotate the planting locations every year for getting the best results - do not repeat planting at the same spots within 3-4 years. Edible pods are very crisp, tender and delicious. Long beans are cut into shorter sections and cooked like common green beans. There are many varieties grown in the Orient and they are generally identified by the color of the matured seeds.