Edamame (枝豆, /ˌɛdəˈmɑːmeɪ/) is a preparation of immature soybeans in the pod, found in cuisines with origins in East Asia. The pods are boiled or steamed and may be served with salt or other condiments. In Japan, they are usually blanched in 4% salt water for 5 minutes. When the beans are outside the pod, the term mukimame is also sometimes used in Japanese.[1] Edamame are a common side dish in washoku and as an appetizer to alcoholic beverages such as beer or shōchū. As an ingredient Edamame are found in both sweet and savory dishes such as takikomi gohan, tempura, and zunda-mochi.

Pole Bean Kentucky Blue produces big crops of sweet, straight and stringless 7" pods. This AAS winner combines the great flavor of Kentucky Wonder with the cool-season hardiness of Blue Lake. The long round pods are dark green and the plants will bear over a long season. 

Pole Bean Kentucky Blue seeds can be planted directly into the garden.

Sow directly in the garden after the last frost date. 

Plant seeds 1” deep and 8” apart at the base of poles. A trellis, fence, corn stalks or sunflowers work well also. They should come up in 7-12 days depending on the soil temperature and grow quickly in cool weather. Plants can grow up to 8' tall and have good resistance to mildew and virus. 

Continuously pick pods when nearly mature at 6-7" long to promote increased production.

Each packet contains 25 Kentucky Blue Pole Bean seeds. Phaseolus vulgaris. Annual. Open-pollinated, heirloom, and Non-GMO. Begin harvesting in 65 days.

Royal Burgundy bush bean is a stunning heirloom variety with gorgeous deep purple beans. It is a reliable producer of long, round, stringless pods with a tender texture. Royal Burgundy bush beans can be used fresh, shelled, and dried. The flowers are just as gorgeous!

Beans have a butter taste.

8" long pods

65 Days

Productive, excellent flavor, AAS Winner

Fast growth, early maturity, and a long, productive season are the hallmarks of this remarkable pole bean.

7-9' all

Stringless beans are perfect at 13-15cm (5-6") long

Good resistance to Mosaic Virus.

Neckargold is a vigorous, climbing French bean prized for its bright golden-yellow, tender, and stringless pods that reach 23–25 cm in length. This high-yielding variety offers a long harvest window and a naturally sweet flavor. The plants are strong growers, reaching heights of 8 feet or more, and show good resistance to bean mosaic virus. Provide sturdy support for best results.

Pod appearance: Bright, deep yellow, round to oval-shaped, and stringless.

Pod size: 23-25 cm long.

Flavor: Tender, fleshy, and sweet.

Plant type: Vigorous climber (pole bean) that needs support and can grow to over 8 feet tall.

Yield: High yielding with a long, continuous harvest period.

Resistance: Resistant to bean mosaic virus.

Seeds: White seeds. 

A cherished New England heirloom, Maine Yellow Eye beans offer a rich, creamy flavor often compared to cannellini or Great Northern beans—only better. Perfect for baked beans, hearty winter soups, or Southern-style dishes as a black-eyed pea alternative. They hold their shape beautifully when cooked, yet can be pureed into a smooth, dairy-free base for sauces, soups, and casseroles.

Originally developed in Kentville, Nova Scotia, this variety matures early and evenly. The tall, upright plants keep pods off the ground, making them ideal for hand or mechanical harvest—an excellent choice for market gardeners. While they can be enjoyed as fresh pods, the dry beans reach maturity in just 85 days.