Bean Seeds - Bush - Hidatsa Red Bean

A treasured heirloom from the Hidatsa people of the Northern Plains, the Hidatsa Red Bean carries both cultural heritage and exceptional performance. Compact, semi-vining plants produce clusters of plump, brick-red beans within short, firm pods. Each plant yields heavily, thriving in both fertile and marginal soils while offering excellent drought tolerance and disease resistance.

The beans cook to a smooth, creamy texture with a deep, earthy flavor—perfect for soups, chili, or baked bean dishes. They retain their rich color and shape beautifully after cooking, making them as visually appealing as they are flavorful.

Traditionally grown in the upper Missouri River Valley, this variety was cultivated alongside corn and squash as part of the Hidatsa’s Three Sisters system. Hidatsa Red remains a living link to Indigenous seedkeeping and sustenance—adapted to short seasons, resilient under stress, and consistently rewarding in yield and taste.