Taos Red
From Beancyclopedia
| Taos Red | |
|---|---|
| Uses | dry |
| Growth Habit | half runner |
| Maturity | midseason |
| Flower Color | |
| Pod Color | green maturing to bright red |
| Seed Color | red and lighter red |
| Seed Pattern | striped and speckled |
Name and History
From Taos Pueblo in northern New Mexico.
Uses
Dry bean.
Description
Growth: Bushy plants that climb a little, but not very much or very tall. Productive.
Flowers: White.
Pods: Start out green and turn brilliant red as they mature. Easy to shell.
Seeds: Large and thick. Bright red and slightly lighter red, in overlaid streaks and speckles. Brightness of dry seed fades and browns when stored for multiple years.
