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Jacob's Cattle bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
a.k.a. Trout bean, Appaloosa bean
Jacob's Cattle bean is also called a Trout bean or an Appaloosa bean, but Jacob’s Cattle bean is the oldest name for the variety. This bean is a Prince Edward Island heirloom. Legend has it that it was a gift from Maine’s Passamaquoddy Indians to Joseph Clark, the first white child born in Lubec, Maine.
It is a plump, white and red speckled, kidney-shaped bean with vivid maroon splashes. It is full-flavored, holds its shape under long cooking, and stands up well to plenty of seasoning. The bean has a rich aroma. It is a little tannic on the tongue and tastes almost like a green bean with a slightly fruity aftertaste. The aftertaste was also described as rich and nutty.
Photo courtesy of Gina Fiorillo
Seed Sources
Ellensburg WA
Irish Eyes Garden City Seeds
5045 Robinson Canyon Road
Ellensburg WA 98926
509-964-7000
www.gardencityseeds.net
West Elizabeth, PA
Heirloom Seeds
P.O. Box 245
West Elizabeth, PA 15088-0245
412-3840852
www.heirloomseeds.com
New Gloucester, ME
Pinetree Garden Seeds
P.O. Box 300
New Gloucester, ME 04260
207-926-3400
www.superseeds.com
Mineral, VA
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange
P.O. Box 460
Mineral, VA 23117
540-894-9480
www.southernexposure.com
Copake, NY
Turtle Tree Seeds
Camphill Village
Copake, NY 12516
888-516-7797
www.turtletreeseeds.com
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