Yin Yang Bean is a dry shelling variety of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) that matures in just 75 days, making it one of the faster routes to a full harvest of storage-ready beans. This cultivar earns its name from the striking contrast in its seed coat pattern, offering both visual appeal and practical nutrition. Rich in fiber and antioxidants, these nitrogen-fixing legumes improve soil health while feeding your family, and they thrive on minimal water in full sun, making them surprisingly low-maintenance for gardeners in USDA zones suited to common beans.
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The striking black-and-white patterned seeds are instantly recognizable and visually dramatic when shelled. At 75 days to maturity, Yin Yang Bean delivers dried beans faster than many competing varieties, so you can build your winter stores without committing your garden space for months on end. These beans are nitrogen-fixing legumes that actively improve your soil for the next crop, a built-in benefit that keeps working long after you've harvested the pods.
Yin Yang Bean is grown primarily for dry shelling, harvested when pods are fully mature and ready to be threshed for storage. Once dried, these beans can be cooked in soups, stews, and braises throughout winter and spring, or ground into flour. The high fiber and antioxidant content makes them a nutritious staple for long-term food security.
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Direct sow after the last frost date when soil has warmed. One ounce of seed plants 12 to 15 row feet; use 1/2 pound to sow 100 row feet. Push seeds into the soil at the spacing indicated above and water gently until established.
For dry beans, wait until the pods have fully matured and begun to turn brown or papery on the plant. Harvest before pods shatter in the field if weather allows. Pick the mature pods and spread them to dry further in a warm, dry location. Once the pods and beans inside are completely brittle to the touch, thresh by placing the dried material in a bag and striking it against a hard surface, or beat with a stick or rake on a tarp. Spread the threshed beans and remove any remaining chaff before storing.
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