Bean 'Borlotti'
Phaseolus vulgaris 'Borlotti' · Fabaceae
An Italian dual-purpose bean with cream pods splashed crimson, grown mostly for the speckled drying seed. Climbing and prolific, superb in soups and stews.
At a glance
Good for
- Edible / Productive
- Pet-Safe / Non-Toxic
Sowing from seed
- Difficulty: beginner
- Sowing depth: 30 mm
- Method: Direct sow where it is to grow
- Germination: 7-14 days
- Days to harvest: 80-95 days
- Best sown in: spring, summer
- Seed storage life: 3 years