Golden Yellow Beans
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Yellow Arikara Bean Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Yellow Arikara Bean Seeds
Yellow Arikara Bean is a traditional heirloom dry bean variety historically grown by the Arikara people of North Dakota. It produces bush-type plants with pods containing small, golden-yellow beans. Known for its use in soups, stews, and other cooked dishes, this warm-season legume is suitable for home vegetable gardens, raised beds, and traditional food gardens. Plants grow well in sunny locations with fertile, well-drained soil.
Heirloom Dry Bean
Golden Yellow Beans
Bush Growth Habit
Vegetable Garden
Key Features
Traditional Heirloom Variety
A historically cultivated bean associated with the Arikara people of North Dakota.
Bush-Type Growth
Develops a generally compact, upright plant that does not require the same support as climbing pole beans.
Dry Bean Harvest
Pods can be allowed to mature and dry on the plant before harvesting the beans for storage and cooking.
Product Highlights
Traditional Arikara bean variety
Small golden-yellow dry beans
Bush-type annual growth
Warm-season vegetable crop
Suitable for home vegetable gardens
Grown for mature dry beans
Prefers full sunlight
Suitable for soups and stews
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Phaseolus vulgaris |
| Common Name | Yellow Arikara Bean, Arikara Yellow Bean |
| Plant Family | Fabaceae |
| Seed Type | Heirloom Vegetable Seeds / Dry Bean |
| Growth Habit | Bush-type annual bean plant |
| Bean Color | Golden yellow |
| Bean Type | Dry Shelling Bean |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Grown as an annual in suitable warm-season conditions across USDA Zones 3–11 |
| Planting Season | Spring to early summer, after the last frost |
| Growing Season | Warm season |
| Sowing Months | April to June, depending on local climate |
| Germination Time | Approximately 7–14 days |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 18–29°C (65–85°F) |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun, approximately 6–8 hours daily |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, loose, well-drained soil with good organic matter |
| Watering | Maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during flowering and pod development |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 10–15 cm (4–6 inches) between plants; adjust according to supplier instructions |
| Harvest Time | Approximately 80–100 days, depending on growing conditions and seed stock |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Select the Planting Time
Sow Yellow Arikara Bean Seeds in spring after the last frost. Wait until the soil is warm and suitable for bean seed germination.
Sow Yellow Arikara Bean Seeds in spring after the last frost. Wait until the soil is warm and suitable for bean seed germination.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Choose a sunny planting location with loose, fertile, well-drained soil. Remove weeds and incorporate mature compost if needed.
Choose a sunny planting location with loose, fertile, well-drained soil. Remove weeds and incorporate mature compost if needed.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Plant seeds approximately 2.5–4 cm (1–1.5 inches) deep. Space plants around 10–15 cm apart and water gently after planting.
Plant seeds approximately 2.5–4 cm (1–1.5 inches) deep. Space plants around 10–15 cm apart and water gently after planting.
Step 4: Water and Maintain Plants
Keep the soil consistently moist without waterlogging. Provide adequate sunlight and monitor plants during flowering and pod development.
Keep the soil consistently moist without waterlogging. Provide adequate sunlight and monitor plants during flowering and pod development.
Step 5: Harvest Mature Dry Beans
Allow the pods to mature and turn dry on the plants. Harvest when the pods are dry and the beans inside have hardened. Store fully dried beans in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Allow the pods to mature and turn dry on the plants. Harvest when the pods are dry and the beans inside have hardened. Store fully dried beans in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Grow Traditional Yellow Arikara Beans in Your Garden
Yellow Arikara Bean Seeds offer an opportunity to grow a traditional dry bean variety with distinctive golden-yellow beans. These bush-type plants are suitable for home vegetable gardens and warm-season planting. With full sunlight, well-drained soil, and consistent moisture, gardeners can grow plants for a harvest of mature dry beans used in soups, stews, and other cooked recipes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers about Yellow Arikara Bean planting, growing, harvesting, and traditional culinary uses.
What makes Yellow Arikara Beans different from regular yellow beans?
Yellow Arikara Beans are a traditional heirloom dry bean variety associated with the Arikara people of North Dakota. They are recognized by their small golden-yellow seeds and bush-type growth habit. Unlike many fresh-pod snap beans, this variety is primarily grown for mature dry beans used in cooking.
How do you grow Yellow Arikara Beans from seeds?
Sow Yellow Arikara Bean Seeds directly into warm, well-drained garden soil after the last frost. Plant them approximately 2.5–4 cm deep in a sunny location. Keep the soil evenly moist during germination and provide sufficient spacing for healthy bush growth. Avoid planting in cold or waterlogged soil.
How do you know when Yellow Arikara Beans are ready to harvest?
For dry bean harvesting, allow the pods to mature on the plant until they become dry and brittle. The beans inside should be firm and fully developed. Pick the dry pods, remove the golden-yellow beans, and allow them to finish drying before storing them in a cool, dry location.