The Calypso Bush Bean, also known as Orca or Yin Yang bean, is a striking heirloom variety with compact, bushy plants (15-20″ tall) producing distinctive black-and-white, kidney-shaped beans that look like orca whales, offering a creamy, potato-like texture and mild, earthy flavor perfect for soups, stews, and salads, maturing in about 70-90 days. They thrive in full sun, well-drained soil after the last frost, and are easy to grow for home gardeners.
Plant & Growth
- Type: Bush bean, compact growth.
- Height: 15-20 inches.
- Flowers: Small white or light-colored.
- Maturity: 70-90 days.
Bean Characteristics
- Appearance: Oval, smooth, glossy beans with a bold black-and-white pattern, often retaining color when cooked.
- Texture: Creamy and tender, similar to potatoes.
- Flavor: Mild, nutty, slightly sweet, and earthy.
- Uses: Excellent for soups, stews, side dishes, and salads.
Growing Tips
- Sun: Full sun.
- Soil: Well-drained, rich in organic matter, slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0-7.0).
- Planting: After last frost, when soil temps are warm (around 60°F or 15°C).
- Spacing: 3-4 inches apart.
- Watering: Moderate, needs consistent moisture but tolerates some drought once established.
- Harvest: Harvest pods when mature for drying, or as shelling beans.
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