Bean French Horticultural Seeds – Heirloom Dual-Purpose Bush Shell Classic

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Contains about 3 grams of seeds

$2.20

SKU: GS-7863-BEA-DEF

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Organicly grown

Non GMO

Description

Bean 'French Horticultural' (Phaseolus vulgaris), often known as Dwarf Horticultural or Speckled Cranberry, is a historic open-pollinated heirloom prized for its versatile dual-purpose harvests and striking colorful pods. Growing into compact, sturdy bushes 18 to 24 inches tall, it produces heavy clusters of 5- to 6-inch pods. Early in the season, young flat green pods can be harvested as fresh snap beans. As they mature, the pods turn a stunning cream color heavily splashed with deep red-carmine streaks. Inside, the plump, oval beans feature a matching red-and-tan speckled pattern, offering a rich, chestnut-like flavor and buttery texture ideal for fresh shell bean dishes, slow-cooked soups, and long-term winter dry storage.

Specifications

Plant Name: Bean 'French Horticultural' / 'Dwarf Horticultural' (Phaseolus vulgaris)
Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated (Historic Classic)
Plant Class: Warm-Season Annual Legume / Bush Shell Bean
Color: Cream pods heavily marbled with carmine-red streaks, tan seeds speckled with cranberry-red
Plant Characteristics: Compact upright bush habit (18–24 inches tall / 45–60 cm), sturdy self-supporting growth, short runners occasionally formed, dual-purpose harvest suitability
Suitable Space: Vegetable garden rows, raised beds, traditional three-sisters plots, patio containers
Season: Summer through Autumn Harvest (Warm Season, ~65–70 Days for Fresh Shell Beans, ~90 Days for Dry Beans)
Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Direct sow outdoors late May to mid-June once soil temperatures reach 18°C (65°F), all frost danger passed. Sow seeds 1 inch deep, spaced 3 to 4 inches apart in rows 18 to 24 inches apart. Avoid early cold soil sowings to protect seeds from rot.
Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours direct sunlight daily)
Watering Needs: Moderate (requires consistent moisture during flowering, pod development; decrease watering late season as pods dry on vine)
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Contains about 3 grams of seeds

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Good to know

Highly versatile harvest stages—enjoyed early as fresh snap beans, mid-season as fresh shell beans, late-season as dry beans
Striking crimson-streaked pods and speckled seeds deliver exceptional visual appeal in garden beds, farm stands
Rich, nutty, chestnut-like flavor makes outstanding additions to hearty soups, stews, winter storage dishes

Requires longer season (~90 days) if growing specifically for full pod drying, seed storage harvest
Compact bushes occasionally produce short trailing runners that benefit from light adjacent support in high-wind zones

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