Bob and Mary

This tasty and prolific bean was donated by Seed Guardian Liz Ramsay, who was given the seeds by her sister's partner, a native of British Columbia, Canada. His family have grown this variety since the beginning of the 20th century. It's thought the family received the beans as payment for help repairing farm equipment for a Ukrainian neighbour. Liz says: “The pods can be eaten at all stages: juicy and young, tender and mature or even as a dried bean.” Seed colour whitish.