Heirloom Beans

A small, versatile white bean. It has a creamy texture and holds its shape even with long, slow cooking. Classic white Navy beans are one of our co...

Ayocote Blanco Beans are a versatile mid-sized white bean originating from Mexico that offers a creamy texture while maintaining its shape during e...

This thick-skinned runner bean is pretty and very large. It's starchy but goes from dense to creamy with continued cooking. The staff here often re...

Produced in Mexico, this thick-skinned bean is big and beautiful. Not your average black bean. It's a firm bean but goes from dense to creamy with ...

Small, gentle, quick-cooking lentils with a luxurious flavor and texture. Firm yet creamy, they are sure to be your new best friend in the kitchen....

Known as Ceci Neri in Italy, these rare heirloom legumes have a firm texture and an irresistible earthy, nutty flavor. Black Garbanzos are much den...

A rich Borlotti bean from Piemonte in Italy. Slightly larger than standard Borlotti (Cranberry beans), Stregoni beans have the cherished nutty and ...

A small, dense yet velvety bean that holds its shape and provides a rich bean broth. Easily one of the staff's favorite beans. What a great bean th...

West Coast–grown from classic French Tarbais seed stock. The most famous bean for a traditional cassoulet but versatile enough to become an everyda...

An unusual variation of the classic Lima. It offers a rich, full-bodied flavor, with a velvety chestnut texture. A true revelation for those who th...

Versatile and velvety, this thin-skinned Borlotti bean produces a rich, indulgent bean broth, making it perfect for classic Italian dishes as well ...

A classic red bean, essential to dishes like New Orleans Red Beans & Rice, and equally important to many Caribbean cuisines.  A small, mild-yet...

A super mild European-style classic heirloom bean, known for its pairing with lamb but excellent as a pot bean and with roasted tomatoes.  We owe a...

Small, dense green lentils hold their shape for salads and more.  Heart green lentils famous as a side dish, in stews, soups, and even salads. West...

A slightly nutty-flavored classic bean, essential for Middle Eastern, Mexican, and European cooking.  If you are used to canned Garbanzo beans, our...

Small, dense yet delicate thin-skinned limas. The origin of Lima beans is thought to be Peru (hence the name Lima). White lima beans are popular in...

A quick-cooking and nostalgic legume. A bowl of split pea soup is a happy bowl indeed. It's time to bring green split peas back into the spotlight!...

Distinctive speckled heirloom that holds its shape when cooked. Jacob's Cattle are probably the most famous heirloom bean that Rancho Gordo has ign...

An heirloom bean from King City, California, with a rich history and a dreamy bean broth. It has a thin skin and a dense yet creamy interior. You w...

Large, new-crop, fast cooking Lima beans with classic Lima bean taste and melt-in-your-mouth texture.  Lima beans have a creamy texture and savory ...

From heirloom Italian seed, this thin-skinned cannellini is named after Italian cooking hero, Marcella Hazan, who encouraged our growing it. A deli...

A firm red bean with a rich flavor and superb pot liquor. When our friends at Xoxoc sent the sample, our immediate reaction was “Not another red be...

Creamy and versatile, Mayocoba has a pale yellow hue and super soft texture. A classic, thin-skinned but meaty bean that will take on all the flavo...

A classic, versatile, essential black turtle bean. It holds its shape through lots of cooking yet retains its famous creamy interior. Midnight is a...

Beautiful markings and a dense, rich flavor make this super rare bean a favorite. Almost a marriage between a black bean and a pinto but unique in ...

RIch, hearty, brothy, and bold. California grown from Italian seed. Limited production. One of our most popular beans, Ojo de Cabra (Eye of the Goa...

The classic bean. Soft, creamy, and versatile, our Pintos cook quickly and create converts to new crop, heirloom beans. The poor pinto doesn't get ...

Firm, nutty lentil prized throughout Italy and commonly eaten on New Year's Day for good luck. Grown for Rancho Gordo in Puglia, Italy. So much goo...

An heirloom passed down for generations in rural Hidalgo, Mexico, this small, compact bean produces a rich, flavorful broth.  In Mexico, a rebozo i...

The classic heirloom bean that inspired the birth of Rancho Gordo. Suggestions of chocolate and coffee make this pinto-family rarity one of our fav...

Enormous, thick-skinned runner beans with a surprisingly creamy interior. One of our all-time best sellers, it's a versatile giant that works in al...

The small, dense orbs produce a beefy bean broth. An essential part of California cuisine, they are the heart of a tri-tip barbecue and yet they're...

Prized black beans from Oaxaca with rich flavor and a renowned bean broth. Smaller than your average black turtle beans, these tiny heirlooms are c...

Big, beefy runner bean with gorgeous markings. A constant chef's favorite.  The beans are firm and stay whole, but you can keep cooking them and th...

For the best luck, Southerners know that Black Eyed Peas on New Year's Day mean good luck in the coming year. Easy to make and easy to enjoy.  Whet...