Candy
From Beancyclopedia
| Candy | |
|---|---|
| Uses | shell, dry |
| Growth Habit | half-runner |
| Maturity | |
| Flower Color | |
| Pod Color | red-streaked |
| Seed Color | pink, red |
| Seed Pattern | flecked and streaked |
Name and History
Developed and named by Russ Crow of Illinois, who found it in his garden from an outcross in 1982. Named for its color resemblance to peppermint candy.
USDA Accession: Candy (PI 642142)
SSE Accession: BEAN/BUSH/DRY 2764
Uses
Description
Growth: 80-106 days to maturity. Bush plants with tendrils that will climb if given support.
Flowers:
Pods: Long, wide pods to 5-6 inches. Red streaks.
Seeds: Large, fat, and kidney bean-shaped (elongated and curved). Pink with red flecks and stripes.
