Arikara Yellow

Family: Fabaceae Legume

Sunlit Arikara Yellow dry beans bring a buttery, golden glow to the harvest—each seed is plump, smooth, and beautifully uniform, with a clean, mellow flavor that shines when the beans are fully dried.

Expect a satisfying, hearty texture that holds its shape with confidence, making Arikara Yellow a favorite for warming pantry staples and slow-simmered favorites. Grow with pride for a dependable 90-day season and a harvest that looks as good as it tastes.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 90 DaysHabit: Bush

Botanical illustration of Arikara Yellow

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 25th
Harvest Begins	Jul 24th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	90
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Bush
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	55
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Arikara Yellow is a dry bean that cooks up with a buttery, mellow profile and—crucially—stays composed, so it won’t turn to mush in long simmering. It’s built for hot, spoonable comfort: let it go low and slow, then finish with acid for a clean, golden lift.

Best Uses

slow-simmered white-bean style soups and stews
chili or ragù where you want intact beans
garlic-butter mash for a spoonable, cohesive texture
warm bean salads with vinaigrette after soaking/boiling

Flavor Profile

buttery, mellow bean flavor firm, creamy-tender interior holds shape in the pot lightly sweet, clean finish

Kitchen Pairings

bacon or smoked pork onion and garlic bay leaf and thyme tomato passata olive oil vinegar or lemon

Frequently Asked Questions

My Arikara Yellow plants have yellowing leaves and gray fuzz—what disease is this and how do I fix it?

This pattern is often gray mold (Botrytis), which thrives when foliage stays wet and crowded. Remove and discard infected leaves, avoid wetting the plant tops when watering, and increase airflow by thinning if plants are touching. If it’s spreading, start a labeled fungicide for gray mold on vegetables and reapply as directed, especially after humid periods.

How often should I water Arikara Yellow during the 90-day growing season?

Water deeply about 2–3 times per week during active growth to keep soil consistently evenly moist, not waterlogged. Use a simple check: water only when the top 1 inch of soil is dry; then soak until moisture reaches at least 6–8 inches deep. Stop heavy watering as harvest nears and let the surface dry slightly to reduce rot risk.

When are Arikara Yellow ready to harvest, and what should I look for?

Harvest at about 90 days when the pods/ears (depending on how you’re growing it) are fully developed and the color is solid yellow. For best eating quality, pick when the fruit/pods feel firm and the skins are not soft, and before you see significant shriveling. If you cut one open, the kernels/contents should be fully formed with no milky watery sections.