{"product_id":"bean-bush-greasy-grits-green-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Bean Bush Greasy Grits (Green) 3 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seed Sizes Available","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(9, 113, 42);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreasy Grits Bush Bean\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an Appalachian heirloom variety that captivates gardeners and culinary enthusiasts with its distinctive glossy pod sheen and exceptional flavor profile. The Greasy Grits bean delivers a rich, nutty taste with subtle umami depth that distinguishes it from modern bean varieties. Once common throughout the Midwest and South, this recently rediscovered treasure has earned renewed appreciation among chefs and heritage gardeners seeking authentic, deeply flavorful crops. The bush variety matures in 90 days — ideal for dried bean production and long-term storage. Non-GMO heirloom seeds ensure genetic purity and the ability to save seeds for future seasons, preserving this rare variety year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(5, 72, 5);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 87%. Test Date: 12\/25. TLM.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(5, 72, 5);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 70%.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Greasy Grits Bush Bean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare Appalachian Heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e A recently rediscovered Southern and Midwestern heritage variety prized by chefs and heritage gardeners for its exceptional, distinctive flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich, Nutty Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, nutty taste with subtle umami depth — unlike anything in modern bean varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive Glossy Sheen:\u003c\/strong\u003e The characteristic “greasy” pod surface is a hallmark of authentic Appalachian heirloom bean varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent for Drying:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90-day maturity makes it ideal for dried bean production, long-term storage, and self-sufficient gardening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom \u0026amp; Open-Pollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passed down through generations — save seeds year after year to preserve this rare variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants whose DNA has not been altered in ways that do not occur naturally through traditional breeding methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires full sun — at least 6 to 8 hours per day — for best growth and pod production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–6.8. Beans fix their own nitrogen — avoid over-fertilizing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow outdoors after last frost when soil temps reach 60°F. Allow a full 90-day season for dried bean production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 1 inch deep, 2–3 inches apart in rows 18–24 inches apart. Thin to 4–6 inches apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist early in the season; reduce watering as pods mature and dry down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal fertilization needed — beans fix atmospheric nitrogen. A light balanced fertilizer at planting is sufficient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting for Fresh Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest young pods at 50–60 days for fresh green beans before they develop the full glossy sheen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting for Dried Beans:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow pods to dry fully on the plant (90 days). Shell when pods are papery and rattle when shaken.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has taken the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 13, 115);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(7, 13, 115);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safeseedpledge.org\/\" title=\"Seed Integrity Pledge\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e David answers all customer service questions. Usually within a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSouthern-Style Slow Cook:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simmer dried Greasy Grits beans low and slow for 1.5–2 hours with ham hock, onion, and bacon drippings — the classic Appalachian preparation that showcases their nutty depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Stews:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add reconstituted dried beans to hearty bean soups, vegetable stews, and slow-cooker chili for rich, complex flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Green Beans:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest young pods before full maturity and steam or sauté for 5–7 minutes as a fresh side dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBean Casseroles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Incorporate cooked Greasy Grits beans into casseroles and grain dishes for a nutritious, heritage-variety centerpiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDried Bean Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store dried, shelled beans in airtight containers for up to 2–3 years — a true self-sufficiency pantry staple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOrder Greasy Grits Bush Bean Seeds Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(250, 18, 18);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder yours today and grow your own rare Greasy Grits Appalachian heritage beans in your spring and fall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Applies to cooked dried Greasy Grits beans, not seeds. 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