Ireland Creek Annie

Family: Fabaceae Legume

Experience the quiet satisfaction of Ireland Creek Annie’s beautifully even dry beans—cool, earthy fragrance with a clean, nutty depth that reads like roasted hazelnut and fresh-grain sweetness.

The pods mature to a sturdy, dependable rhythm, yielding beans with a firm, creamy texture that holds its shape with grace and turns velvety when simmered into hearty favorites. A standout for pantry building, Ireland Creek Annie is a home-garden dry bean prized for dependable harvest and rich, satisfying flavor in classic bean dishes and robust sauces.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 90 DaysHabit: Bush

Botanical illustration of Ireland Creek Annie

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)	75
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Ireland Creek Annie leans into a nutty, fresh-grain profile—perfect when you want beans to taste intentional, not just “starchy.” Their firm core creams into a velvety finish during simmering, so they’re built for thick soups and hearty sauces without turning to mush.

Best Uses

low-and-slow simmered bean soups with a thick, spoon-coating broth
braises and stews where the beans need to hold their shape, then cream out at the edges
ridiculously silky purees (blend with their cooking liquid for body)
pantry-style bean ragù over toast or polenta

Flavor Profile

cool, earthy fragrance clean nutty depth with roasted-hazelnut vibes fresh-grain sweetness firm yet creamy bean texture that breaks down into velvet

Kitchen Pairings

smoked pork garlic onion tomato paste bay leaf olive oil

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I prevent and treat common bean problems (Phaseolus vulgaris), like aphids or powdery mildew?

Watch for aphids clustering on tender stems and undersides of leaves; rinse them off with a strong spray and, if they return, use insecticidal soap according to the label. For powdery mildew, keep plants in full sun with good spacing and avoid wetting the foliage; remove heavily affected leaves and improve airflow to slow spread. If mildew is persistent, use a labeled fungicide for powdery mildew on edible beans, applied early when spots first appear.

What watering schedule should I follow for Phaseolus vulgaris during the main growing period (about the first 60 days)?

Water deeply to keep the root zone evenly moist, typically about 1–1.5 inches per week depending on rainfall, with more frequent watering during hot spells. Don’t let the soil dry out completely between waterings, since beans can drop flowers and pods when stress is sudden; aim for consistently damp (not soggy) soil. Use mulch after seedlings establish to reduce surface drying and keep moisture steadier around the crown.

How can I tell when to harvest Phaseolus vulgaris (90-day crop) for best eating quality?

Harvest for fresh pods when they are firm and crisp and reach the target pod size for your seed packet (often around pencil-thickness); pods should snap easily rather than feel tough. If you’re growing for dried beans, wait until pods fully mature and turn papery, then harvest when pods rattle and seeds are hard. Start checking from about day 85 onward and harvest in intervals every few days to catch pods at peak tenderness.