• Close-up of several mottled, oblong borlotto beans with reddish-brown streaks and speckles on a white background.
  • A close-up shot of several speckled borlotto beans in varying shades of white and reddish-brown.
  • Several dried borlotto beans, some with reddish-brown speckles and some plain, are arranged together.
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Bean Seeds (Bush) - Borlotto

Used fresh or dry, this vigorous bush produces red speckled beans

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Attracts Bees
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Improves Soil
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Phaseolus vulgaris

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 65 to 70 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Bush
  • Compact
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 12 to 24 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Determinate
  • Dry Bean
  • Shell Bean

COLOR

  • Red

Grow Heirloom Beans - Plant Borlotto Bean Seeds

Beautiful cream colored beans with red flecks, can be used as a fresh shell bean or left on the plant as a dry bean. Vigorous grower, heavy producer of mild beans that like to take on the flavors of accompanying ingredients when cooked. Makes a wonderful baked bean as well.

Borlotto beans are a type of bush bean that can grow up to 24 inches tall. While they can technically grow without support, staking or providing a trellis for them to climb can offer several benefits such as improved yield and easier harvesting.

  • Beautiful inside and out
  • Great for cooking, storing, or canning
  • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 4 to 6 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
1 Ounce 60
1/4 Pound 240

Planting Guide

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Bean Seeds (Bush) - Borlotto FAQs

Is Borlotto Bean resistant to animals or disease?

Borlotto Bean shows resistance to Bean Common Mosaic Virus, meaning it's less susceptible to these under normal growing conditions — though resistant isn't a guarantee against them in every case.

What type of seed is Borlotto Bean?

Borlotto Bean is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

How big will Borlotto Bean get?

Borlotto Bean grows to 5 to 6 beans per pod, 6 to 7 inches long.

What is the flavor profile of Borlotto Bean?

Borlotto Bean has a flavor profile described as creamy, sweet, and nutty.

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