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Grandparent’s Takamatua Black

Gifted by Henry Harrington, Southland. Given to Henry by his Grandmother and grown for more than 50 years by him since then. Henry’s Grandparents had the farm at the top of “Takamatua Valley” just out of Akaroa. Similar to scarlet runner except for the colour of the beans (black). Very tasty. Some rogues with beans of mottled and white varieties. From Marina Steinke, 2016; Eroica Ritchie, 2015.

Volume per packet: 

60

mL

$3.00

Expected viability: 

3

yrs

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Description

Gifted by Henry Harrington, Southland. Given to Henry by his Grandmother and grown for more than 50 years by him since then. Henry’s Grandparents had the farm at the top of “Takamatua Valley” just out of Akaroa. Similar to scarlet runner except for the colour of the beans (black). Very tasty. Some rogues with beans of mottled and white varieties. From Marina Steinke, 2016; Eroica Ritchie, 2015.

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  1. Luke Martin

    great bean that has grown very well for me

    Grandparent's Takamatua Black
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