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...

A unique Ayocote variety from San Jose Iturbide, Guanajuato, that offers a creamy texture while maintaining its shape during extended cooking. Simi...

A mild bean from Mexico that is at home in all kinds of dishes, from refried beans to charro beans to soups and stews. These unusual beans come fro...

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...

Dense yet creamy Southern-style heirloom pea, grown on the West Coast. You may be surprised at how different it is from its famous cousin, the Blac...

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...

A mid-sized white bean from Peru that's so creamy, you might think it's a dairy product. Thick but soft-skinned and unusual creamy texture make thi...

Unique crop of California-grown runner beans. We've taken European Corona seed stock for our fields in California, and the result is a rich, creamy...

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

Rare black beans from the Mexican state of Chiapas. Rich and dense without being stodgy, with a unique bean broth. How is it possible to think we n...

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 ...

Mis-harvested crop that cooks beautifully after a good rinse. West Coast–grown from classic French Tarbais seed stock.  The 2024 Cassoulet bean har...

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

Flor de Junio (or June Flower) are one of the most sought after beans in Michoacan, a state that knows its beans. Both Flor de Mayo (with its deco...

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

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!...

Thin-skinned and dense, Hidatsa Red is an unusual red bean with a soft, creamy interior.  Bred by the Hidatsa tribe of the Dakotas, Hidatsa Red may...

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 ...

Quick-cooking with a mild flavor and hearty texture. A pantry staple of the Indian kitchen.  We've been slowly expanding our lentil offerings, and ...

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 ...

Small, dense creamy black beans from the heart of Chiapas A new edition to the Rancho Gordo-Xoxoc Project, this time from Chiapas. Negro de Suelo a...

A staple in Spanish kitchens, known for its nutty flavor and creamy texture.  This isn’t the dusty, forgettable brown lentil you find in co-op bulk...

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...

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...

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...

Big, potato flavor and texture. Ideal for soups and chowders.  Snowcaps are large beans with a distinct resemblance to everybody's favorite tuber, ...