Phaseolus vulgaris

The Arikara Yellow Bush Bean comes to us from the Arikara tribe of present-day North Dakota, where it was selected over many generations to thrive in the harsh northern prairie conditions. Adapted to short growing seasons and boasts high drought tolerance.

The Arikara Yellow was documented by Lewis and Clark during their 1805 expedition, and the beans helped sustain them during their winter stay amongst the Arikara and Mandan tribes. In the Spring, seeds from this bean were sent back to Thomas Jefferson, who grew then at Monticello and wrote that they were "one of the most excellent we have had".

Beans can be eaten young as a green bean, or left to mature as a dry bean. Dry beans are flavorful and hold their shape even during long cooking times, so are perfect for soups or baked beans.

Bush habit

80-90 days to dry

Minimum 20 seeds

Slow Foods Ark of Taste Variety