Climbing Beans - Hidatsa Shield

From the Hidatsa tribe who raised corn, squash, beans, and sunflowers in the Missouri River Valley of North Dakota. Hidatsa Shield beans are described in US Buffalo Bird Woman’s Garden (1917).  The bean pods are fat, short, and slightly curved. Each one typically contains 4-5 large white beans with speckled orange and maroon saddles resembling a shield. Very disease resistant. These beans liked to be cooked long and slow at low heat to keep their texture and flavour at it's peak.Perfect for soups or stews.