Cherokee Trail of Tears Bean (Pole)

Phaseolus vulgaris Seeds per pack ~ 30 Germination: 89% Packed for 2025 Trail of Tears" pole bean is a variety of Phaseolus vulgaris, commonly known as the common bean. This heirloom bean has a significant historical background, being associated with the Cherokee people and their forced relocation during the Trail of Tears in the 1830s. The beans were carried by the Cherokee people during their forced relocation from their ancestral lands in the southeastern United States to present-day  Oklahoma. The beans symbolize resilience and survival. As a climbing pole bean, this bean variety requires support such as trellises or poles. The pods are slender and can grow up to 6 inches long. They are dark green when young and mature to a shiny, deep purple-black color. The seeds inside the pods are small, round, and black, often referred to as "black beans." The beans have a rich, hearty flavor, making them suitable for a variety of culinary uses, including soups, stews, and salads. Typically ma