Macedonian Runner Beans

Prespon giant elephant beans are runner beans (Phaseolus multiflorus) grown in the Prespon area (municipalities of Mikrolimni, Karion, Lefkonos, Píateos, Lemou Ag. Germanou, Ag. Ahilios, Vronderou, and Kalithea) in Fiorina prefectu... READ MORE

The runner bean (Phaseolus coccineus) found its way to Greece in the 16th century. The prefecture of Kastoria where these beans are cultivated is an area with a unique climate and fertile soils sheltered by Vitsi mountain and the Grammos ... READ MORE

These giant elephant beans are a variety of runner bean (Phaseolus coccineus) cultivated using traditional techniques in the Kato Nevrokopi basin in Drama prefecture. These beans are white, kidney-shaped, and quite large – 1,000 see... READ MORE