Traditional Turkish pole bean. Flavorful wide pods can be harvested like a snap bean. White seeds have brown patterns around the hull that resemble whirling dervishes, hence the name Mevlana. Another favorite bean of ours!
Our current seed stock was grown by Kara Olsen in Ohio. Photos by Kara Olsen.
Packet has min. 20 seeds
Commercially introduced by us
Phonetically pronounced:
- Phaseolus vulgaris
- Full sun
- Planting depth: 1/2-1″
- Sprouts in 7-10 days
- Ideal growing temperature: 70-80F
- Plant spacing: 4-6″
- Frost hardy: No
- Growth habit: Pole
- Growing tips: Soak seeds in water overnight. Direct-seed after last frost. Trellis pole varieties. Pick frequently to encourage production. Re-seed every two weeks for prolonged harvest.







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