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Borlotti Bean Seeds for Home Gardening

Borlotti Bean Seeds for Home Gardening

$16.59 USD
$16.59 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds directly outdoors after the last frost when soil warms up to at least 60°F (16°C).

Plant seeds 1–1.5″ (2.5–4 cm) deep in well-prepared, fertile soil.

Space seeds 3–4″ (8–10 cm) apart, with rows 18–24″ (45–60 cm) apart.



How to Grow

Choose a sunny location with well-drained, fertile soil.

Water consistently to maintain soil moisture through germination and pod formation.

Support semi-climbing varieties with stakes or trellis as they grow.

Tips

Pick pods young for fresh eating or allow pods to mature for drying beans.

Regular harvesting encourages more production.

Beans fix nitrogen in soil, benefitting subsequent crops.



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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Heirloom

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Bush or semi-climbing

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Summer

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Nutty

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Borlotti Bean Seeds for Home Gardening
seed-type

Seed Type

Non-GMO

plant-type

Plant Type

Vegetable

Borlotti beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), also known as cranberry or Roman beans, are a classic Italian heirloom legume prized for their cream-colored pods streaked with red and their rich, nutty beans. These plants perform well in warm gardens with full sun and well-drained soil, producing abundant yields of delicious pods and beans suitable for fresh cooking or drying for later use.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring / Early Summer

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Pods ~5–6″

plant-height

Plant Height

18–24″

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

3–10

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

3–4″

planting-depth

Planting Depth

1–1.5″

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Warm soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000156515

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Borlotti beans different from green beans?

They are valued for their attractively speckled pods and beans, commonly harvested for fresh or dried culinary use.

Can climbing plants benefit from sturdy supports?

Yes. Trellises or poles help keep vines upright and improve harvesting access.

Which vegetables grow well with Borlotti beans?

Sweet corn, cucumbers, squash, carrots, and lettuce are suitable companion crops.

Can pods be harvested at different maturity stages?

Yes. Pods may be picked young or allowed to mature for fully developed beans.

Are Borlotti beans commonly used in cooking?

Yes. They are widely prepared in soups, stews, salads, and traditional bean dishes.

Do bean flowers attract pollinators?

The blossoms may attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects during flowering.