Calypso - Orca - Yin Yang Bean Seeds

🌱 Calypso – Orca – Yin Yang Bean Seeds

💰 Price: Package of 10 Seeds

Calypso Beans ☯️, also called Orca or Yin Yang Beans, are a visually stunning variety of kidney beans 🌰 known for their distinctive black-and-white pattern resembling a yin-yang symbol ☯️. This charming design even includes the characteristic “dot” within each half of the symbol, making them highly sought-after by collectors, chefs, and gardeners alike 🌟. These beans are both ornamental and edible, allowing you to enjoy their aesthetic appeal while also using them in a variety of culinary applications 🍲.

The plants are compact bush-types 🌱, growing up to 15 inches (38 cm) tall 📏, making them perfect for smaller garden spaces, containers, or raised beds 🪴. Each pod contains 4–5 beans 🌰, small but plump (3/8 inch or 1 cm long), with a smooth texture 🥄. When cooked, these beans double in size, offering generous portions for soups, stews, salads, or side dishes 🍛. The flavor is mild and subtly sweet, almost potato-like 🥔, allowing them to absorb the flavors of spices, herbs, or sauces, making them highly versatile in the kitchen 🍽️.

🌿 Growing Environment & Care
Calypso Beans thrive in full sun 🌞 but tolerate light shade 🌤️. They are adaptable to both cool and short-summer climates ❄️🌱, making them a flexible choice for gardeners across various USDA zones. Plant seeds in well-drained soil 🌱 with moderate fertility 🌿, and provide consistent moisture 💧, but avoid waterlogging 🌊, which can lead to root problems. These bush-type plants are self-supporting 🪴, so stakes or trellises are generally unnecessary, although they may benefit from light support in windy areas 🌬️.

Spacing is important ↔️: plant seeds 3–4 inches (7–10 cm) apart to allow adequate airflow and proper pod development 🌿. Germination typically occurs within 7–14 days 🌱 under optimal conditions, with soil temperatures between 18–24°C (65–75°F) 🌡️. Seedlings should be thinned as needed to prevent overcrowding, ensuring each plant develops fully plump pods 🌰.

🌱 Propagation & Harvesting
Calypso Beans can be harvested young as tender green beans 🟢 or allowed to mature fully for dried beans 🌾. Green pods are crisp, flavorful, and perfect for steaming, sautéing 🥘, or adding directly to salads 🥗. Fully matured beans are excellent for soups, chili, stews 🍛, and baking, and can be stored for long periods in airtight containers 🌿. The beans’ smooth texture 🥄 makes them ideal for mashing, purees, or blending into spreads.

The bushy growth habit 🌱 allows for high-density planting, and plants can yield several pods each, typically ready to harvest within 70–90 days 🌞 from sowing. Proper care includes regular watering 💧, occasional light fertilization 🌿, and pest monitoring 🐛, especially for aphids or leaf-eating insects. Pinching tips ✂️ encourages bushier growth and more pod production 🌱🌟.

🍽 Culinary & Decorative Uses

• Edible pods 🟢 when young: salads 🥗, stir-fries 🥘, and side dishes

• Mature beans 🌰 for soups 🍲, stews 🍛, chili 🌶️, or baked dishes

• Decorative value 🌟: the yin-yang pattern ☯️ makes them visually striking in dishes or as a novelty gift

• Smooth texture 🥄 doubles in size when cooked, providing satisfying portions

✅ Fresh seeds with tested germination 🌱 – cultivate your own Calypso – Orca – Yin Yang Beans ☯️ for unique visual appeal, tasty beans 🍽️, and a productive, ornamental garden addition 🌿🌸.

Links:
Wikipedia: Kidney Bean 🌐
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