Organic Marfax Beans

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Back in stock - 2024 crop!

Certified organic heirloom Marfax beans grown on our farm in San Gregorio, CA. Marfax beans were bred in the Northeastern U.S. and were introduced by the federal government to Downeast Mainers as a staple food during the Great Depression. A traditional way of cooking these beans in Maine logging camps was the ‘Bean Hole’: a rock-lined fire pit in the ground where the bean pot was buried and slow-cooked.

Shipping: Please note that we are a tiny (but mighty!) team juggling all of the goings-on at a busy production farm. We ship weekly on Fridays. Orders placed after 9am PST on Fridays will be shipped the following week. If you have any questions, feel free to shoot us an email. Thank you for your support!

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Back in stock - 2024 crop!

Certified organic heirloom Marfax beans grown on our farm in San Gregorio, CA. Marfax beans were bred in the Northeastern U.S. and were introduced by the federal government to Downeast Mainers as a staple food during the Great Depression. A traditional way of cooking these beans in Maine logging camps was the ‘Bean Hole’: a rock-lined fire pit in the ground where the bean pot was buried and slow-cooked.

Shipping: Please note that we are a tiny (but mighty!) team juggling all of the goings-on at a busy production farm. We ship weekly on Fridays. Orders placed after 9am PST on Fridays will be shipped the following week. If you have any questions, feel free to shoot us an email. Thank you for your support!

  • Round, dense, and firm. Holds its shape when slow-cooked.

  • BASIC DRY BEAN COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
    Rinse beans and check for debris. In a large pot, cook aromatic vegetables of your choice (onions, garlic, celery, leeks, carrots, etc.) in olive oil. Add the beans and enough water to cover by a few inches. Bring to a full boil for 10 minutes, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Gently cook until soft but not falling apart. Cooking time depends on the bean, typically 1 to 3 hours. Salt when the beans start to soften. Pre-soaking the beans for 2 to 6 hours will reduce the cooking time. Enjoy!

  • We ship out orders every Friday! Orders placed after 9 a.m. on Friday will ship the following Friday.