Anyone have any tricks or tips for growing Marrowfat beans? I've tried repeatedly and results have been ho hum. Are they a low yielding variety?

Germination not the best either, sure would like to have some success with these delicious beans. Any experience out there?

Marrowfat Dry Bean described by Vermont Bean Company - "This heirloom variety is a navy bean that is much larger, egg shaped and much better for baking than most other navy beans. The plant habit is half runner and the flat inedible pods each have 5 to 6 beans per pod."

My seed came from Hope Seeds quite a while back - here's what they say:

"Hope Seeds & Perennials (HSP) is based in the well-kept secret of Knowlesville, NB. Many of their seeds have been traced back to seed catalogues from the late 1800’s. Their seeds are all open-pollinated and they encourage you to save seeds for next year and share with friends.

The Marrowfat Bean is an heirloom bean originating in the 18th century, but perhaps earlier. This particular strain has been grown and maintained by the Gilmore family of Keswick Ridge, NB for many years. Plants yield lots of flattened green pods that are sweet and tender when young. Pods eventually produce large, white rounded seeds which can be used as a dried bean."

I see that Hope Seeds has them still. The cooked beans have a creamy texture which makes them good for puree, bean dips, soups, etc. I've simply had no real success with them but want to keep trying. Maybe I should check with Hope Seeds and see if they have any suggestions.

Good gardening, Frances