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The Cherokee Trail of Tears bean is a historic heirloom bean variety with a poignant backstory. It is named after the forced relocation of Native American tribes, particularly the Cherokee Nation, during the Trail of Tears in the 1830s. The bean is believed to have been carried by the Cherokee people as they made the arduous journey westward.
This pole bean variety is known for its productivity, flavor, and cultural significance. It typically produces long, slender pods that contain small, glossy black beans with a rich, nutty flavor. The beans can be used fresh in various culinary dishes or dried for later use in soups or chili. They are rich in antioxidants.
Aside from its culinary attributes, the Cherokee Trail of Tears bean holds cultural and historical significance. It serves as a reminder of the hardships endured by the Cherokee people and other Native American tribes during their forced removal from their ancestral lands. Preserving and cultivating heirloom varieties like the Cherokee Trail of Tears bean helps honor and commemorate the resilience and heritage of indigenous communities.
Gardeners and farmers interested in heirloom crops often seek out the Cherokee Trail of Tears bean for its unique characteristics and history.
This is for 20 Heirloom, on-GMO Seeds
I combine shipping on all seed orders, you pay one flat fee for as many seeds as you would like for no additional shipping. Orders over $35 for any combination of items in my shop ship for free to the US!
All of my seeds are tested and guaranteed. Most of my seeds are fresh off of my own plants.
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Cherokee Trail of Tears Beans Seeds, Phaseolus vulgaris PV0720
Phaseolus vulgaris
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$3.40
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$6.80
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This pole bean variety is known for its productivity, flavor, and cultural significance. It typically produces long, slender pods that contain small, glossy black beans with a rich, nutty flavor. The beans can be used fresh in various culinary dishes or dried for later use in soups or chili. They are rich in antioxidants.
Aside from its culinary attributes, the Cherokee Trail of Tears bean holds cultural and historical significance. It serves as a reminder of the hardships endured by the Cherokee people and other Native American tribes during their forced removal from their ancestral lands. Preserving and cultivating heirloom varieties like the Cherokee Trail of Tears bean helps honor and commemorate the resilience and heritage of indigenous communities.
Gardeners and farmers interested in heirloom crops often seek out the Cherokee Trail of Tears bean for its unique characteristics and history.
This is for 20 Heirloom, on-GMO Seeds
I combine shipping on all seed orders, you pay one flat fee for as many seeds as you would like for no additional shipping. Orders over $35 for any combination of items in my shop ship for free to the US!
All of my seeds are tested and guaranteed. Most of my seeds are fresh off of my own plants.
Photo is property of SeedCult.Com
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