Product Description
A brilliant red bean producing 5.5-inch pods containing attractive speckled beans. For shell beans, harvest when pods turn dark red with a yellow background. Excellent fresh, frozen, or canned. Also makes a fine dry bean. Bush bean – no staking required. A versatile and beautiful bean that performs triple duty – fresh shell, frozen, and dry.
Basic Information
Latin Name : Phaseolus vulgaris
Days to Maturity : 70 – 75 days
Life Cycle : Annual
Hybrid Status : Open Pollinated
Product Specifications
Plant Height : 16 – 20 inches (bush type)
Packet Size : 100 seeds
Seeds per Pound (avg.) : 800
Pod Length : 5.5 inches
Pod Color : Brilliant red (turns dark red with yellow background at maturity)
Light Requirement : No specific needs – thrives in any weather
Soil Type : Well‑drained soil; pH above 6.0 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 supply.
Support : No staking required – compact bush habit.
Hardiness Zones : Annual in all zones.
Harvest : Ready to pick when beans are plump inside pods. For dry beans, wait until pods are fully dry.
Other Information
Pest Resistance : Exceptionally resistant – Mexican bean beetles are rarely seen with minimal care.
Disease Resistance : Outstanding tolerance – all seeds are Halo-Blight free. Virtually immune to major bean diseases for worry-free growing.
Special Notes : Brilliant red pods with attractive speckled beans – a visual feast. Excellent fresh, frozen, or canned – versatile for every kitchen. Also makes a fine dry bean – enjoy year-round. A beautiful and productive shell bean for home gardens and market sales. Perfect for soups, stews, and classic bean dishes.
