Product Description
A tender, full-flavored Italian bean with sweet medium-green pods averaging 5.5–6 inches long and ¾ inch wide. Borne on large, semi-upright plants for easy picking. White seeds. Bush bean – no staking required. Plant Variety Protected. High resistance to Bean Mosaic Virus. The ultimate Italian-style bean for gardeners who appreciate authentic flavor and quality.
Basic Information
Latin Name : Phaseolus vulgaris
Days to Maturity : 50 – 55 days
Life Cycle : Annual
Hybrid Status : Open Pollinated
Product Specifications
Plant Height : 18 – 24 inches (semi-upright bush type)
Packet Size : 175 seeds
Seeds per Pound (avg.) : 1,170
Pod Length : 5.5 – 6 inches
Pod Width : ¾ inch
Pod Color : Sweet medium-green
Light Requirement : No specific needs – thrives in any weather
Soil Type : Well‑drained soil; pH 6.5 – 6.8 preferred
Growing Information
Germination Temperature : 65 – 90°F (18 – 32°C)
Germination Time : 5 – 10 days
Sowing Method : Sow directly outdoors after the last frost. Plant seeds 1 inch deep, 2 inches apart, in rows 20–36 inches apart. Keep soil moist until sprouts emerge. Super easy – just plant and watch them grow.
Spacing in Garden : 2 inches apart; rows 20 – 36 inches apart
Succession Planting : Sow every 2–3 weeks through midsummer for continuous harvest.
Support : No staking required – semi-upright habit.
Hardiness Zones : Annual in all zones.
Harvest : Pick regularly to encourage new pod set. Harvest when pods are full size but before seeds bulge for peak tenderness.
Other Information
Pest Resistance : Exceptionally resistant – Mexican bean beetles and leafhoppers are rarely seen with minimal care.
Disease Resistance : Outstanding tolerance – High resistance to one or more races of Bean Mosaic Virus. Virtually immune to this major bean disease for worry-free growing.
Special Notes : Authentic Italian flavor – tender, sweet, and full-bodied. Large semi-upright plants for easy harvesting. High resistance to Bean Mosaic Virus for reliable performance. Plant Variety Protected – a truly elite variety. Perfect for fresh eating, steaming, and Italian cuisine.
