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The Rancho Gordo Heirloom Bean Guide

The Rancho Gordo Heirloom Bean Guide is a comprehensive resource for home gardeners and plant-based cooks who want to grow and prepare heritage bean varieties. Written by Steve Sando and Julia Newberry, this book profiles 30 heirloom beans—from the rich, chocolatey Rio Zape to the delicate white Marcella—and includes an illustrated recipe for each variety.

  • Combines gardening manual, field guide, and cookbook in one volume for a complete heirloom bean experience
  • Features detailed profiles of 30 favorite heirloom bean varieties with growing tips and culinary guidance
  • Includes illustrated recipes that showcase the unique flavor and texture of each bean
  • Ideal for sustainability-minded home gardeners interested in preserving seed diversity and heritage crops
  • A thoughtful gift for anyone exploring plant-based cooking or expanding their kitchen garden with protein-rich legumes
  • Great for cooks who want to move beyond common supermarket beans and discover regional heirloom varieties

Orders will ship in 3-5 business days

Yes! Pickup is available from either of our store locations:

107 Main St, Penn Yan, NY - Flagship store

211 Hall Rd., Himrod, NY - Satellite store at The Meadows

Returns accepted, shipping non-refundable

We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.

To start a return, you can contact us at provisions@sweetfarm.org. Please note that returns will need to be sent to the following address: Sweet Farm Provisions, 107 Main St., Penn Yan, NY 14527 

If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.

You can always contact us for any return question at provisions@sweetfarm.org.

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