Cherokee Trail of Tears Bean (Pole)
Cherokee Trail of Tears Bean is a deeply historic pole bean that the Cherokee people carried with them on the forced removal of 1838–1839, preserving this heirloom through one of the most devastating chapters in American history. The glossy green pods dry to reveal stunning jet-black seeds with a rich, earthy flavor that's exceptional in soups, stews, and slow-cooked dishes. Growing this bean is an act of cultural remembrance as much as it is gardening.