Mbombo Heirloom Bean – Phaseolus vulgaris Seeds | 25 Organic Seeds | Rare Kenyan Pole Bean Variety | Garden & Trellis Friendly | Easy to Grow

Grow a truly unique heirloom bean with these Mbombo Bean seeds, a rare Kenyan variety prized for its dazzling emerald-green dry beans and excellent garden performance. This pole to semi-pole bean produces abundant 5–6 inch pods filled with kidney-shaped beans that display some of the most vibrant colors found in the bean world.

Ready in approximately 50–60 days, Mbombo beans are versatile and delicious, whether harvested young as green beans or allowed to mature for use in soups and other hearty dishes. Originally from Kenya, this drought- and heat-tolerant variety has a rich cultural history and is associated with prosperity and soil fertility. Its vigorous climbing habit makes it an excellent choice for trellises, fences, and vertical garden spaces.

These seeds are organically grown with care by Four Oak Farm in Santa Rosa, California, without the use of pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. A favorite among heirloom collectors, seed savers, and home gardeners, Mbombo is both productive and beautiful.

You will receive fresh seeds from the current growing season, ready for planting.

You will receive:
✔️ 25 Mbombo heirloom bean seeds
✔️ Organically grown seeds from Four Oak Farm
✔️ Planting instructions (web document)
✔️ Fresh seed stock
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Mbombo Heirloom Bean
Botanical Name: Phaseolus vulgaris
Plant Type: Annual climbing vegetable
Growth Stage: Seeds
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: 6–10 feet with support
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 3–11 (grown as an annual)
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Provide a sturdy trellis, fence, or pole for support. Regular harvesting encourages continued pod production, while allowing pods to mature fully will provide colorful dry beans for storage and seed saving.