Organic 'Yellow Eyed' Bean
Organic 'Yellow Eyed' beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) from the seed company Gaia, a creamy, tender dried bean highly prized by chefs
The 'Yellow Eyed' bean is a heritage variety from Maine, early-maturing , vigorous , and highly prized for cooking. Its white beans, marked with a golden-yellow eye, retain their shape when cooked and develop an incomparably creamy texture , ideal for soups, purées, stews, and sauces. Indeterminate in growth, this variety produces abundantly throughout the season and remains a favorite among chefs thanks to its mild flavor and excellent shelf life.
Companion plants : Corn, Carrot, Cabbage, Cucumber, Peas, Radish, Potato, Squash, Nasturtium, Rosemary
Nefarious plants : Alliums, Beetroot
Spread/carrying habit : Undetermined, semi-climbing depending on conditions
Plant height : 60 to 120 cm
Quantity per packet : 50 seeds
Certification : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada
Special features : Maine bean, distinctive yellow eye, very creamy, retains its shape when cooked, culinary favorite
Leaf color : Medium green
Texture/flavor : Creamy, mild, ideal for stews and soups
Cold tolerance : Not frost tolerant
Farming method
To encourage germination, soak the seeds for a maximum of 8 hours in lukewarm water (longer soaking will kill the seeds). Sow directly outdoors after the last frost , at a depth of 2.5–5 cm .
Space the plants 7 to 10 cm apart, with 30 cm between rows. Germination takes 8 to 10 days at 21 and 31 °C (optimum 26 °C).
Full sun exposure (level 3) and moderate watering (level 2). For a continuous harvest, sow every 3 weeks .
Harvesting and preservation
Wait until the pods turn brown and dry completely. Good ventilation is essential to complete the drying of the beans on the plant or after harvest.
Store only dried beans , in an airtight container, away from moisture and light.
Usage ideas
• In signature creamy soups
• In reimagined baked beans
• In stews or light cassoulets
• In smooth purees and spreads
• In firm-textured bean salads
The 'Yellow Eyed' bean combines history, ease of cultivation, and culinary performance. A must-have heritage variety for those who love creamy, flavorful, and versatile dried beans.
