Lastochka
(Bush) Early and productive. Seeds are white with an elongated black marking at the hilum that looks remarkably like a swallow. This variety is originally from India, and is quite popular in the Ukraine. (AB DU P, Seeds of Diversity, 2024) The name ‘Lastochka’ translates to ‘swallow’.
According to веснодар, a Kyiv, Ukraine based online store for gardeners,
“Фасоль Ласточка – популярный, среднеспелый сорт, заслуживший доверие фермеров и огородников неприхотливостью и продуктивностью. Успешно выращивается в условиях открытого грунта, в разных регионах страны. Культура засухоустойчивая, продолжает формировать завязь даже при высокой солнечной активности или при отсутствии полива.” 1
[English: “Lastochka a popular, mid-season variety that has earned the trust of farmers and gardeners for its unpretentiousness and productivity. It is successfully grown in open ground conditions in different regions of the country. The crop is drought-resistant and continues to form seeds even with high solar activity or in the absence of watering.” 1]
“Bush dry bean, seeds bright white with black marking at hilum, very tasty, early, productive. Popular variety in Ukraine, originally from India. I believe the name means swallow. Drought resistant. I enjoy cooking the dried beans but haven’t tried them as shell beans. Origin: Nikitovka Seeds.” (AB DU P, 2024)
Days to Maturity: ~100 days