Bean 'Grandma Nellie's Yellow Mushroom'

'Grandma Nellie's Yellow Mushroom' Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) – Featured by Catherine's Ornamental Vegetable Garden

'Grandma Nellie's Yellow Mushroom' bean is a rare heirloom variety known for its golden yellow beans with a mild, slightly earthy, mushroom-like flavor . Highly prized as a dried bean , it adds a creamy texture and unique flavor to soups, stews, and casseroles .

Its compact dwarf plant produces fleshy pods filled with golden grains , offering a generous harvest at the end of the season . Easy to grow and hardy , it is ideal for gardeners looking for an original and nutritious variety .

Characteristics of the variety

Type : Dwarf shelling bean
Plant habit : Dwarf and bushy
Height : 40 to 50 cm
Length of pods : 10 to 12 cm
Grain color : Golden yellow
Texture : Creamy after cooking
Flavor : Sweet, slightly earthy with a hint of umami
Maturity : 85 to 95 days
Tolerance : Hardy and productive
Use : Dried beans, soups, stews

?? Cultivation method

?? Exposure : Full sun
?? Sowing :
• Direct sowing in open ground after all risk of frost ( soil warmed to 16°C minimum )
?? Sowing depth : 2 to 3 cm
?? Germination temperature : 18-25°C
? Germination time : 7 to 10 days
?? Spacing : 10 to 15 cm between plants, 40 cm between rows
?? Watering : Regular but moderate, avoid excess water
?? Harvest : When the pods are dry and well formed, before the first frosts

With its abundant production and unique flavor , 'Grandma Nellie's Yellow Mushroom' bean is perfect for winter storage and comfort food recipes .

Use and special features

?? A bean with a unique taste
Its slightly earthy umami flavor pairs perfectly with slow-cooked dishes.

?? Easy to grow and hardy
A rustic and compact variety , ideal for all types of vegetable gardens .

? Long-term preservation
Keeps for several months after drying, perfect for food autonomy .