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Heirloom runner bean (Phaseolus coccineus), California-grown from documented heritage seed. Deep, rich flavour with a pronounced bean broth noted as among the most complex of the Rancho Gordo catalogue. Dense yet creamy interior texture. New-crop annually.
California-grown from documented heirloom seed stock. New-crop programme — each bag is from the most recent harvest, minimising time between field and consumer. No declared synthetic inputs. No certified organic status on most lots.
Rancho Gordo contracts with a network of small California farms. Direct-to-consumer distribution. The company's founding mission was specifically to revive heirloom bean cultivation and support small growers who cannot compete with commodity bean pricing.
'Heirloom' reflects documented heritage seed lineage — this is not a legally regulated term in the US, but Rancho Gordo's seed provenance records are publicly described. Runner bean (Phaseolus coccineus) is a distinct species from the common bean (P. vulgaris). Flavour descriptions are consensus sensory notes from the culinary community.