This is a very interesting dual-purpose bean. It is an Italian version of the black-eyed pea. Bush type sends up runners that produce clusters of 3 pods with 8-10 cream colored beans with black eyes. If you pick the beans before the beans swell, they are incredibly tender and sweet. Otherwise, pick when pods turn light brown and eat as fresh shell beans or wait until they are dry for storage-type beans. 70 days. Space at least six inches as they are vigorous growers. 100 gram (4 ounce) pack.

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