• A vibrant close-up of a Tongue of Fire bean pod, showing its distinctive red and cream mottled pattern.
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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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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

  • 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

What type of seed is Tongue of Fire Bean?

Tongue of Fire Bean is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

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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