{"product_id":"soldier-bean-25-seeds-heirloom-dry-bean-seeds-for-soup-baking","title":"Soldier Bean 25+Seeds — Heirloom Dry Bean Seeds for Soup, Baking","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow a classic heirloom bean with beautiful markings and excellent kitchen use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoldier Beans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e produce plump white dry beans with distinctive reddish-brown markings near the eye that are traditionally said to resemble a little soldier. The plants grow as productive bush beans and develop pods filled with attractive beans perfect for drying and storing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoldier Beans are especially popular for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esoups, baked beans, stews, casseroles, and other hearty recipes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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Shell the beans after harvesting and allow them to finish drying completely before storing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❤️ Why You’ll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoldier Beans combine a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebeautiful heirloom appearance with practical kitchen use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The compact bush plants are easy to fit into home vegetable gardens, while the dried beans store well for later use. Their creamy-white color and distinctive reddish markings make every harvest interesting, and they're an excellent choice for traditional bean soups and baked-bean recipes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Happy growing!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Info: All orders are shipped by USPS without a tracking number. 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