Cranberry Bush Bean: Historic and productive

Cranberry Bush Bean: Historic and productive

by | Apr 23, 2026 | Heritage Beans

Richard Hebda Deep in the mists of time a beautiful bean arose probably in Europe from South American roots. Sometimes white and artistically speckled, sometimes a rich dark red, the Cranberry bush bean is among the most attractive of dry beans. Recorded in the 1930’s...
Tora-mame: Bean Beauty from Japan

Tora-mame: Bean Beauty from Japan

by | Apr 23, 2026 | Heritage Beans

Richard Hebda We are familiar with beans in Japanese cuisine such as the soy bean (Glycine max) as edamame and used for tofu and adzuki beans (mung bean=Vigna angularis). As you can tell by the botanical name neither of these are true beans which are technically in...
Cannellini Recipes

Cannellini Recipes

by | Apr 23, 2026 | Field Note, Heritage Beans

Mary Slanina, Victoria BC My mother and father came to Canada from Italy in the early 1950’s to Port Alberni, Vancouver Island. My mom was from a small hilltop village in the Campania region of Italy. My dad was from northern Italy. I grew up with traditional Italian...
Cannellini Bean: A Taste of Italy

Cannellini Bean: A Taste of Italy

by | Apr 23, 2026 | Field Note, Heritage Beans

The Mediterranean diet is highly touted as a way to live healthy and long. Beans are part of that diet and among them the white Cannellini bean is best known. You can buy Cannellini beans in the store in a can or dried. However, where the growing season permits, you...
Wiener Treibe

Wiener Treibe

by | Apr 9, 2026 | Bean Profile

A very early-maturing bush bean with rich flavour, suited to short growing seasons. 🔑 At a glance 🍲 Use: Baking, soups, stews, chili ⏱️ Days to maturity: ~75–95 🌿 Growth habit: Bush (determinate) 📈 Yield: Moderate 🌦️ Reliability: High (short-season) Why it matters...