Bean, French Horticulture (Phaseolus vulgaris) - 30 Seeds
Grow a taste of French culinary tradition with our French Horticulture Bean seeds. This treasured heirloom is a "shelling" type bean, grown not for the pod, but for the delicious, plump beans inside. The pods themselves are beautiful, with a cream-colored background and vibrant red streaks. The shelled beans are wonderfully tender with a rich, nutty flavor, perfect for classic dishes like cassoulet, or for using in soups and stews.
⭐ What you'll love
- A true French "shelly" bean, perfect for classic rustic cuisine.
- The beans have a rich, nutty flavor and hold their shape well when cooked.
- A productive and reliable grower on compact, easy-to-manage bush plants.
- The beautiful, red-streaked pods are an ornamental delight in the garden.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: French Horticulture Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 30 seeds
- Type: Bush Bean, Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Annual
- Height: 15-20 inches
- Days to Maturity: 65-75 days for shelly beans
- USDA Zone: 3-10
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Sowing: Direct sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed to at least 60°F.
- Depth: Plant seeds 1 inch deep.
- Spacing: Space seeds 3 inches apart in rows that are 2-3 feet apart.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun.
- Soil: Prefers rich, well-draining soil.
- Harvest: Harvest pods when they are plump and starting to dry. Shell the beans for use in recipes.
⚠️ Please note
If you have not grown beans in your garden before, treating seeds with a beneficial bean inoculant can help improve nitrogen fixation and growth.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
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