This vibrant blend of climbing beans was selected by Metchosin Farm for its flavor, color, productivity, and diversity. It includes beloved varieties like Emerite, Scarlet Runner, Rattlesnake, Jersey, Italian, and Goldrush. These beans offer great versatility: harvested fresh for a crisp texture, cooked in warm dishes, pickled for winter, or left to dry on the plant for soups and stews. It's an excellent choice for gardeners who want a crop that is productive, nutritious, and visually spectacular, while also optimizing space through vertical growing.

Where to grow the climbing bean blend?

This blend is suitable for zones 3 to 9 and ideally grows in full sun in well-drained soil. Perfect for raised beds, container gardens with tall trellises, or in-ground cultivation with vertical supports.

History and Uses

Climbing beans have long been an essential crop in gardens worldwide due to their vertical growth and long production period. The blend of heirloom and open-pollinated varieties provides a colorful, flavorful, and versatile harvest. Traditionally, dried beans were also an important source of winter food.

Zones in Canada

Zones 8–9: Direct sow in late spring after the last frost for a prolonged harvest during summer.
Zones 5–7: Direct sow after frost or start indoors 2 to 3 weeks earlier.
Zones 3–4: Start indoors then transplant after all risk of frost, in a warm, sunny location.