Dragon's Tongue Bean (Bush) – 20 Seeds
Bring showstopping color and gourmet flavor to your vegetable garden with our Dragon's Tongue Bush Bean seeds! A captivating Dutch heirloom, this productive variety forms compact, upright 18 to 24 inch bush plants loaded with flat, broad, 6 to 7 inch creamy yellow pods dramatically splashed with vibrant purple streaks and speckles. Completely stringless, juicy, and remarkably crisp, Dragon's Tongue beans are prized by chefs and home gardeners alike for their sweet, nutty flavor that shines raw in summer salads or lightly sautéed. Keep in mind that the striking purple markings naturally fade to a rich, buttery yellow when cooked, making them a fun culinary surprise as well as a visual standout in the garden!
⭐ What you'll love
- Stunning creamy-yellow 6 to 7 inch flat pods splashed with vibrant purple streaks and mottling.
- Completely stringless, juicy, and crisp texture with a sweet, rich flavor delicious raw or cooked.
- Compact 18 to 24 inch bush habit requires no trellising and thrives in garden beds or containers.
- Easy-to-spot bright pods make harvesting fast, simple, and rewarding for gardeners of all ages.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Dragon's Tongue Bush Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 20 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Warm-Season Annual
- Height: 18-24 inches
- Days to Maturity: 60-70 days
- USDA Zone: 3-10 (Grown as a warm-season annual)
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures reach 60-65°F.
- Note on Soaking: If briefly pre-soaking seeds prior to sowing, both seeds that float and seeds that sink will be viable. Avoid soaking longer than 1-2 hours to prevent seed splitting.
- Depth: Plant seeds 1 inch deep in well-draining soil.
- Germination: Sprouts emerge in 7-14 days in warm, evenly moist soil.
- Spacing: Sow seeds 2-4 inches apart in rows spaced 24-36 inches apart.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun.
- Care: Water steadily at soil level during flowering and pod development. Pick pods frequently while crisp and tender to keep plants producing heavily throughout the season.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
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