Classic Italian dwarf bean with striking pods

dwarf french bean seeds ‘Borlotto Lingua di Fuoco’ are a popular annual bush bean grown for their distinctive, red-streaked pods and attractive, speckled beans. This dwarf borlotti bean variety forms a compact, upright plant that suits vegetable beds and larger containers where a tidy habit is preferred.
As the pods mature, they develop bold striping that makes this a standout choice among red streaked bean pods. The beans inside are cream coloured with red streaks, making them well known as shelling bean seeds for gardeners who enjoy harvesting beans at different stages.

Plant habit, pod appearance, and kitchen use

This is a vigorous, productive bush type reaching around 50 cm in height, classed among annual bush bean seeds. Pods are medium to large and typically develop strong red markings; the beans are often described as “fire tongue bean seeds” or “lingua di fuoco bean seeds” due to the dramatic patterning. The variety is also offered as Phaseolus vulgaris seeds, a reliable species for home vegetable gardens.
Use the harvest as fresh pods when young, or allow pods to mature for shelling and drying for later culinary use. For gardeners searching specifically for borlotto dwarf french bean seeds, this variety combines compact growth with eye-catching pods and classic borlotti-style beans.

Dwarf French Bean Borlotto Lingua Di Fuoco seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris) – annual vegetable
Dwarf French Bean Borlotto Lingua Di Fuoco (Phaseolus vulgaris) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice

Dwarf French Bean Seeds Phaseolus Vulgaris Annual Borlotto Lingua Di Fuoco

Botanical Name:
Phaseolus vulgaris
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€5,95

Dwarf french bean seeds for compact annual plants with red streaked pods and cream beans.

Package contains:
approx. 50 GRAM
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SKU:
SHA-HOR-041050-3
EAN:
8721445272143
Brand:
Shaphira
Collection:
Horizon
Key Specifications -
  • Lifespan / Lifecycle
    Lifespan / Lifecycle Annual
  • Organic
    Organic No
  • Planting Method
    Planting Method Direct Sow
  • Planting Period
    Planting Period Apr + Jul + Jun + Mar + May
  • Peak Season
    Peak Season Aug + Jul + Jun + May + Oct + Sep
  • Full Growth Height
    Full Growth Height 30 - 50 cm
  • Sun / Light Requirements
    Sun / Light Requirements Full Sun
  • Spacing / Planting Width
    Spacing / Planting Width 15 - 30 cm
  • Soil Type / Requirements
    Soil Type / Requirements Loamy + Rich / Fertile + Well Draining
  • Hardiness / Growing Zone
    Hardiness / Growing Zone Average Climates + Warm Climates
  • Water Needs
    Water Needs Moderate
  • Days to Germination
    Days to Germination < 14 days
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Classic Italian dwarf bean with striking pods

dwarf french bean seeds ‘Borlotto Lingua di Fuoco’ are a popular annual bush bean grown for their distinctive, red-streaked pods and attractive, speckled beans. This dwarf borlotti bean variety forms a compact, upright plant that suits vegetable beds and larger containers where a tidy habit is preferred.
As the pods mature, they develop bold striping that makes this a standout choice among red streaked bean pods. The beans inside are cream coloured with red streaks, making them well known as shelling bean seeds for gardeners who enjoy harvesting beans at different stages.

Plant habit, pod appearance, and kitchen use

This is a vigorous, productive bush type reaching around 50 cm in height, classed among annual bush bean seeds. Pods are medium to large and typically develop strong red markings; the beans are often described as “fire tongue bean seeds” or “lingua di fuoco bean seeds” due to the dramatic patterning. The variety is also offered as Phaseolus vulgaris seeds, a reliable species for home vegetable gardens.
Use the harvest as fresh pods when young, or allow pods to mature for shelling and drying for later culinary use. For gardeners searching specifically for borlotto dwarf french bean seeds, this variety combines compact growth with eye-catching pods and classic borlotti-style beans.

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