Kenearly Yellow Eye Bean (Bush)

Kenearly Yellow Eye is a compact heirloom bush bean with creamy white seeds marked by a distinctive yellow eye, prized for its mild, nutty flavor. A classic New England baking bean, it holds its shape well and stores for the long term.

At a glance

• Type: Heirloom bush dry/shelling bean
• Appearance: Creamy white with a yellow eye
• Habit: Compact, bushy
• Texture: Creamy, holds shape when cooked
• Storage: Long shelf life
• Sun: Full sun
• Non-GMO: Open-pollinated heirloom

Best for

• New England baked beans
• Soups and stews
• Dry storage
• High-protein cooking
• Seed saving

How to grow

Direct sow after the last frost in full sun. As a bush variety it needs no trellising. Let pods dry on the plant, then harvest and shell the beans once they rattle inside their papery pods.

Flavor profile

Mild and nutty with a smooth, creamy texture that makes it a favorite for slow-baked dishes.

About MIgardener

MIgardener is a Michigan-based seed company offering affordable, non-GMO heirloom seeds for home gardeners.