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Bean Seeds (Bush) - Tongue of Fire

This tasty bean is beautiful and great for freezing or canning

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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

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 65 to 70 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Bush
  • Compact
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 15 to 18 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Determinate
  • Dry Bean
  • Shell Bean
  • Stringless

COLOR

  • Red

Grow Heirloom Beans - Plant Tongue of Fire Bean Seeds

Very popular, high yielding bush-type plants of green pods with red and scarlet colored streaks. Beans themselves also have the distinctive red streaking which makes for a fun ingredient in salads and soups. Fabulous flavor is retained whether fresh, frozen or canned.

  • • Unique coloring
  • • Wonderful flavor
  • • 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 66

Planting Guide

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    Bean Seeds (Bush) - Tongue of Fire FAQs

    How big will Tongue of Fire Bean get?

    Tongue of Fire Bean grows to 6 to 7 inches long, 6 to 8 beans per pod.

    What is the flavor profile of Tongue of Fire Bean?

    Tongue of Fire Bean has a flavor profile described as nutty, earthy, slightly sweet, and creamy texture.

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