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!

🚚 Shipping

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