Hanold

Lynn Hanold, the secretary at Westby Middle School gave my wife Heidi these beans in the spring of 2015. Lynn shared this info with me: “History: They have been grown by Hanold's and descendants thereof for more than 70 years, always saving seeds for the next year. They were always called brown beans, until about 35 years ago. They were grown in Richland County, specifically near Ithaca, in Smyth Hollow, Hillpoint, WI, and now in Vernon County. Growing tips: Seed in "hills" of three or so, just as you grow green beans. Harvest when pods are creamy white with pink speckles, but not quite dried. Save a few hills for seed and let them dry on the plant. Uses: Great substitute for pinto beans. I use them in tacos, bean dip, chili, and just plain eating as a side dish.” Bjorn's Description: (Phaseolus vulgaris) Kidney sized dry beans that are gray/tan with maroon speckles and stripes. 24” tall plants. Heavy producers. Seed produced in 2017.