Executive
(Bush) Circa 1962 bred and commercially sold by the Minneapolis based Northrup, King and Co. Executive is a selection from Tendercrop.
According to AB DU P, who received seed from ME AN L, ‘Executive’ was last sold commercially 1976 by Botzum Bros. Seed Co. (est. 1893) in Akron, OH. This bean boasts an “[…] old-time robust bean flavor, buff-colored seed darkens with age, does well in northern climates.” (AB DU P, Seeds of Diversity, 2024)
Days to Maturity: 60 days
“60 dtm dtm. Snap bean loaded with beautiful stringless long lighter green pods. Last sold commercially by Botzum Bros. Seed Co. in Akron, OH in 1976. “Old-time robust bean flavor, buff-colored seed darkens with age, does well in northern climates.” source says its good for canning and freezing. Saved all seed for sharing. Origin: ME AN L.” (AB DU P, 2025)
“Executive – Breeder and vendor: Northrup, King and Co., Minneapolis. Selection from Tendercrop. Characteristics: tan to buff seeded. Tendercrop type. Similar: Tendercrop. Northrup, King list, 1962.” (‘Vegetable Cultivar Descriptions for North America – Bean, Green (A-L)’, NC State University, Edited by James Nienhuis and Michell E. Sass, May 24, 2016)