Bean 'Lazy Housewife' (Organic)
Phaseolus vulgarisOur oldest climbing bean, from 1802, is described in Burpee’s 1888 Farm Annual as being “broad, thick and very fleshy and entirely stringless … and being peculiarly luscious … its immense productiveness”. Diggers rescued this from extinction from a single seed and reintroduced it to gardeners worldwide.
As a member you will save
Login or join the club
As a member you will save
This item is available to members only. Log in or become a member to access our full range.
Bean 'Lazy Housewife' (Organic)
Our oldest climbing bean dating back to 1802. Described in Burpee's 1888 Farm Annual as being "broad thick and very fleshy and entirely stringless...and being peculiarly luscious... it derived its name which seems discourteous from its immense productiveness". What more can you say except that they suit house-husbands just as well. Yields 773g/plant.