Willis Tan

Bush bean. Very compact plants grow 6-12" tall. Mature pods average 2.4" long by 0.5" wide. Curved, green pods become yellow as they mature. Light pink flowers. Snap beans are somewhat dry and flavorless. Shelling (horticultural) beans have standard flavor and firm texture. Leathery podded dry pods. 4-5 seeds per pod. Oval, olive-colored seeds have a dark grey eye. Standard dry bean flavor. Early maturing. Donated to SSE by Dr. James Wolfe (TN WO J) who received the variety in 1998 from Mrs. Ethyl Willis of Rogersville, Tennessee. SSE Accession # 105615