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Jacob's Cattle Beans Completely Red?

15 years ago

I planted several Jacob's Cattle beans this year. When I harvested the Jacob's Cattle beans, they are almost all completely red, with the exception of a few lightly speckled beans. I know that beans don't cross-pollinate very often, but do you think that it is possible that the seed company sent seed that wasn't purely Jacob's Cattle? Or could their be another reason for the appearance? I am going to try to attach a picture.

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stuffradio
15 years ago
Looks like Kidney beans :)
Ispahan Zone6a Chicago
15 years ago
Personally, I don't think your 'Jacob's Cattle' beans are crossed. I am growing a bean similar to 'Jacob's Cattle' but larger and they are also producing a lot of solid red beans, or beans with just a touch of mottling. I think it is due to excessive fertility of the soil or too much rain or hot temperatures during key development periods or any combination of those things.
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digdirt2
15 years ago
Are those fresh or dried? Mine turn more mottled in color once dried well. We don't harvest them fresh but leave them to fully dry on the vine.

Dave

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