Description

Bean ‘Turkey Craw’ is an old heirloom climbing variety which will need support. The stringless pods are 9–10cm long and suitable for fresh use or as dried beans. The seeds are buff-coloured with brown mottling at one end. This variety is valued for its good flavour whether eaten young, cooked, canned, or dried for storage. Pick regularly to encourage continued production. Succession sow for an extended harvest.
Turkey Craw beans are a species of Phaseolus vulgaris, which includes string, green, snap, French (haricot) and kidney beans. If growing for seed collection, check the Latin name of the beans you are about to plant: all varieties of Phaseolus vulgaris have the potential to cross-pollinate with each other. They will, however, not cross-pollinate with snake beans, runner beans, lima beans, soybeans or lablab beans, so feel free to grow these other types of beans near your green bean of choice.