{"product_id":"bean-dry-pole-iroquois-skunk-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Bean Dry Pole Iroquois Skunk 6 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seed Sizes Available","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(30, 60, 20);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIroquois Skunk Pole Bean\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a treasured heirloom from the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) of the Great Lakes — an early-maturing, vigorous pole bean with centuries of Indigenous agricultural heritage behind it. Vines exceed 8 feet, producing abundant pods throughout the season with strikingly patterned black-and-white dry beans that cook quickly with a rich, creamy flavor. Dual-use variety: harvest immature for tender snap beans, or allow pods to fully dry on the vine for reliable long-term storage and seed saving. These impressive climbers scale tall cornstalks with ease — even those reaching 7–9 feet — making them both highly productive and visually ornamental. About 600 seeds per pound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(5, 71, 26);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 96%. Test Date: 1\/26. FF.\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 Iroquois Skunk Pole Bean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiving Heirloom Heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e A direct descendant of centuries of Haudenosaunee agricultural tradition — one of the most historically significant dry beans available to home gardeners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStriking Black \u0026amp; White Patterned Beans:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visually ornamental in the garden and on the plate — a conversation piece at the farmers market and dinner table alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Use Versatility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest young as tender snap beans OR allow to fully dry on the vine for a creamy, quick-cooking shelf-stable pantry staple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVigorous 8+ Foot Vines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prolific climbers that scale tall cornstalks, trellises, and supports with ease — abundant yields from minimal garden footprint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly-Maturing for Northern Gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-adapted to cool, short-season climates where other dry beans may struggle to fully mature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Cooking Dry Bean:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooks faster than many other dry bean varieties — rich, creamy texture with excellent flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom \u0026amp; Open-Pollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Save seeds year after year — a self-sustaining variety with genuine historical significance.\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, pod fill, and dry bean maturation.\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. Pole beans do not transplant well — direct sow only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Essential — vines exceed 8 feet. Install trellises, poles, or tall cornstalks (7–9 feet) before planting. Iroquois Skunk is ideal for Three Sisters plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 1–2 inches deep, 4–6 inches apart at the base of supports. Thin to 6 inches apart. Space rows 24–36 inches apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist during germination and early growth. Reduce watering as pods begin to dry down for dry bean harvest.\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. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers once vines are established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting as Snap Beans:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick young pods before seeds swell for fresh eating as tender snap beans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting Dry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow pods to dry fully on the vine. Harvest when pods are papery and seeds rattle inside. Shell and dry further indoors for 1–2 weeks before storing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Enrichment:\u003c\/strong\u003e After harvest, chop spent vines and till into the soil to return fixed nitrogen and organic matter.\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\u003eQuick Stovetop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak overnight, drain, and rinse. Simmer in fresh water for 45–60 minutes — Iroquois Skunk cooks faster than most dry beans, delivering a rich, creamy texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow Cooker:\u003c\/strong\u003e No soaking needed. Add beans and water and cook on low 5–7 hours until tender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePressure Cooker \/ Instant Pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e No soaking needed. Cook on high pressure for 20–25 minutes, then allow pressure to release naturally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Stews:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add cooked Iroquois Skunk beans to hearty bean soups, stews, and chili for creamy, protein-rich depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Snap Bean:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest young pods and steam or sauté for a quick green bean side — no need to wait for dry-down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree Sisters Inspired Dishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combine with corn and squash in traditional Indigenous-inspired preparations — a nutritionally complete, historically meaningful meal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOrder Iroquois Skunk Pole 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 fresh and dried Iroquois Skunk pole 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 dry beans, not seeds. Per ½ cup cooked beans, approx. 86g.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalories:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Fat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSodium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Carbohydrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Fiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Sugars:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtein:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFolate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120mcg (30% DV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIron:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8mg (10% DV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55mg (13% DV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom varieties may exhibit natural variation in size, color pattern, and maturation. Results may vary based on growing conditions, climate, and gardening practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iroquois Skunk is a vigorous pole bean with vines exceeding 8 feet. Sturdy trellises, poles, or cornstalks are required. Not suitable for unsupported bush-style growing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry Bean Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow pods to fully dry on the vine before shelling. Shell and dry further indoors for 1–2 weeks before long-term storage. About 600 seeds per pound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store seeds in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight. Refrigeration in an airtight container extends viability. Properly stored bean seeds remain viable for 3–4 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 3–10. 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