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Saving Cherished Slow Foods, One Product
at a Time
Rio Zape Bean
The Rio Zape bean was unearthed in the ruins of the Anasazi cliff–dwelling people in the American southwest. This bean is similar in size and shape to the popular pinto bean and is purple with dark burgundy slashes. The Rio Zape, also known as the Hopi String Bean, has a creamy texture and a complex flavor with a hint of chocolate.
Photograph from Native Seeds/SEARCH
Seed Sources
Tucson, AZ
Native Seeds/SEARCH
526 North Fourth Avenue
Tuscon, AZ 85705
Phone: 520-622-5561
www.nativeseeds.org
Napa, CA
Rancho Gordo – New World Specialty Food
1755 Industrial Way, #26
Napa, CA 94558
info@ranchogordo.com
www.ranchogordo.com
Moyie Springs, ID
Purcell Mountain Farms
Old Highway 2 - Road 72 D
Moyie Springs, ID
1-208-267-0627
purcellmtn@povn.com
www.purcellmountainfarms.com
Note: This product is on the more endangered section of the Ark.
It's still only available in seed form, occasionally as transplants from seed saving organizations. Please contribute to its revival by telling your CSA/Greenmarket farmer where they can purchase it, inviting them to cultivate it, and promising them you'll purchase some come harvest time!
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