Hopi Black

Named after the Hopi people, a Native American tribe of north-east Arizona who used the beans both for food and as a dye. The compact (35-50cm) but prolific plants produce dark lilac flowers followed by a generous crop of flat, yellow-green pods. These can be eaten fresh when young, or allowed to mature. The dried beans are great in chillis or as refried beans. Also thought to show some drought resistance. Sow to harvest 90 days (approx.) Seed colour black.