Organic Calypso (Orca, Ying-Yang) Bush Bean Seeds - Phaseolus vulgaris
Organic Calypso Non-GMO Open-Pollinated Bean Seeds
This is one fine-looking dry bean. With its striking black-and-white mottled pattern—often compared to a yin yang symbol—Calypso Bean is also known as Yin Yang Bean or Orca Bean. Its beauty alone draws you in, but the flavor is what truly wins hearts.
As a dry bean, Calypso shines in the kitchen. When cooked, it retains its bold markings, nearly doubles in size, and develops a smooth, creamy texture with a rich, well-balanced flavor. It’s a favorite for baking, hearty stews, and soulful soups, holding its shape beautifully while soaking up surrounding flavors.
An heirloom variety with roots in traditional food cultures, Calypso Bean has long been valued for both nourishment and resilience. It is widely adapted and dependable in the garden, making it a rewarding crop for growers across many climates. Equal parts beauty and substance, this bean brings visual delight, exceptional taste, and a sense of balance from seed to harvest to table.
These hardy plants are widely adapted and perform well across many climates, offering reliable yields and beautiful, flavorful beans for the pantry.
Seed Profile
- Organic
- Heirloom
- Open-Pollinated
- Non-GMO
- Heirloom
- Annual
- Sun: Full
- Direct Sow: After last frost
- Seed Count: 40
- Days to Maturity: 55
- Plant Size: 18"-24" bush
Gardening Tips
Direct seed outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures have warmed to at least 60°F.
Harvesting Tips
Harvest pods once they have fully matured and dried on the plant. Allow beans to dry completely before shelling and storing for long-term use.
