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...

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...

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...

Deep rich flavor, velvety texture and an addicting bean broth make Good Mother Stallard almost everyone's favorite bean. I hate when anyone asks me...

Bean freaks, rejoice! You're not alone in your love for your Rancho Gordo legumes and other products. We are on your side and you've come to the ri...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

Flor de Junio (or June Flower) is one of the most sought-after beans in Michoacán, a state that knows its beans.  Both Flor de Mayo (with its dec...

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 ...

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

A mid-sized white bean from Peru that's so creamy, you might think it's a dairy product. Thick but soft-skinned with an unusually creamy texture, t...

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...

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

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

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

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...

Creamy, mild heirloom with a slight potato flavor and texture.  Black Calypso are also known as Orca beans—and they truly deserve that name, unlike...

Rich, creamy, and mild, this best-seller is delicious without fuss. Essential for New England baked beans but versatile enough for almost any cui...

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 classic chili bean that holds its shape through long, slow, cooking and exudes a generous, dark, rich broth.  A really lovely cousin to the Anasa...

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

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...

What a fine gift for anyone interested in good food and a generous introduction to Heirloom Beans.  Included in the box:THE BEAN BOOK: Our new cook...

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