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
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
