Bean Seeds - Pole - Cherokee Trail of Tears Beans

Description

A profoundly historic heirloom, Cherokee Trail of Tears carries both beauty and resilience in every pod. Vigorous vines climb 6–8 feet, producing long, slender green pods filled with lustrous black seeds. The plants are prolific and adaptable, thriving even in poor soils or under heat stress while maintaining consistent yields through the season.

When young, the pods are tender and flavorful as snap beans. When dried, the glossy black seeds cook to a rich, smoky flavor with a creamy texture—ideal for soups, chili, and traditional Native dishes. The beans retain their depth of flavor and striking color even after cooking.

Carried by Cherokee people during their forced removal in the 1830s, this variety became a living testament to endurance and cultural continuity. To grow Cherokee Trail of Tears is to honor a story of strength, survival, and the unbroken bond between people and seed.