Cherokee Trail of Tears Beans
150 seeds
Also known as Cherokee Black, the variety is good as both a snap and a dry bean; when mature, the greenish-purple 6” pods encase shiny jet-black seeds. This bean was shared with Seed Savers Exchange by the late Dr. John Wyche of Hugo, Oklahoma. His Cherokee ancestors carried this bean over the Trail of Tears, the infamous winter death march from the Smoky Mountains to Oklahoma (1838-39) that left a trail of 4,000 graves.
- 85 days
- ±1,600 seeds/lb
- Conventional
- Pole bean
- Snap or dry bean
- Black seeds
- Green 6 inch pods with purple overlay
- From the Collection 1995
This variety works for:
- Fresh eating
- Steaming
- Roasting
- Canning
- Soups
- Freezing
When preparing your snap beans, clean off the ends and wash before lightly braising them with garlic and tossing with bacon. You can also add them to salads or serve them with dip or hummus as an appetizer.
This variety makes a great black bean soup and is an excellent addition to spicy chicken soup recipes. Serve with rice or a piece of grilled bread topped with avocado.
