Product Description
A top-quality filet bean producing high yields of slender, elegant 7-inch green pods. Extended pod set ensures a continuous harvest over a long period. Brown mottled seeds. Bush bean – no staking required. The go-to choice for gardeners who demand refined, gourmet-quality beans.
Basic Information
Latin Name : Phaseolus vulgaris
Days to Maturity : 50 – 55 days
Life Cycle : Annual
Hybrid Status : Open Pollinated
Product Specifications
Plant Height : 16 – 20 inches (bush type)
Packet Size : 175 seeds
Seeds per Pound (avg.) : 1,750
Pod Length : 7 inches
Pod Color : Slender 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 or trellising required – compact bush habit.
Hardiness Zones : Annual in all zones.
Harvest : Pick regularly to encourage new pod set. For filet beans, harvest when pods are very slender, ⅛–¼ inch in diameter – before seeds begin to form.
Other Information
Pest Resistance : Exceptionally resistant – Mexican bean beetles are rarely seen with minimal care.
Disease Resistance : Outstanding tolerance – all seeds are produced in Halo-Blight free areas. Virtually immune to major bean diseases for worry-free growing.
Special Notes : Long, elegant 7-inch pods with extended set for continuous harvest. A gourmet filet bean with exceptional tenderness and flavor. Perfect for fresh eating – not recommended for freezing or canning. A customer favorite for home gardeners and market growers alike.
