CHEROKEE TRAIL OF TEARS BEAN

Pole. 65 days. This heirloom was brought from Tennessee by the Cherokee people as they were marched to Oklahoma by the federal government in 1839 over the infamous “Trail of Tears” that left so many dead and suffering. This prolific variety grows on vigorous vines. It is good as a snap or dry bean and has shiny, black skin.

“Description courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds/rareseeds “.