Approx. 1,000 - 1,600 seeds per lb Heirloom early 1800s 60 Days, 5 Pods | This is a multi-purpose bean. They produce a light, green bean that is suitable for snap bean preparation early in the season. Let the pods mature more fully, and when the pod has turned cream-colored, watch for the first appearance of bright pink splashes. When the pink starts, your beans are at the perfect stage  you can harvest as a normal dry bean. Attractive, cream-colored with bright pink splashes. Will cure to a deeper tan color, but color splotching will remain pink perfect stage for shelly beans or to prepare inrattle you can harvest as a normal dry bean . Attractive, cream-colored with bright pink splashes. Will cure to a deeper tan color, but color splotching will remain pink succotash. Let them completely mature until there is more pink than cream and when the seeds