There are numerous market classes of dry beans produced in Ontario, including white, black, cranberry, dark red kidney, light red kidney, white kidney, otebo, and small red beans, all of which are the species Phaseolus vulgaris. Adzuki beans, the species Vigna angularis, are also grown in Ontario. Dry beans are a food crop and require a high level of management to ensure the harvested beans are of high quality. Large seeded beans require specialized harvest equipment to minimize the number of split and cracked beans. The vast majority of dry beans grown in Ontario are exported to locations around the world, and Ontario has a reputation for producing high quality beans.
Dry Beans
