Vermont Cranberry Bean (Bush) – 20 Seeds

Grow a cherished piece of early American heritage with our Vermont Cranberry Bush Bean seeds! A beloved New England heirloom dating back to before the 1800s, this compact, productive variety (also prized in Italian cooking as a Borlotti-style shell bean) forms sturdy 18 to 24 inch bush plants loaded with heavy clusters of vibrant red-streaked pods. Inside each pod are plump, oval beans with a creamy pinkish-tan base dramatically mottled with deep cranberry-red splashes and swirls. Celebrated for their rich, sweet, nutty flavor and velvety texture that holds its shape without turning mushy, Vermont Cranberry beans are unmatched for traditional New England baked beans, hearty winter stews, minestrone soups, and fresh summer shell-bean salads.

⭐ What you'll love

• Historic pre-1800s New England heirloom prized for rich, nutty flavor and creamy, velvety texture.
• Gorgeous cranberry-red mottled beans nestled inside vibrant red-streaked pods.
• Compact 18 to 24 inch bush habit requires no trellising and produces reliable, heavy yields.
• Dual-purpose harvest: enjoy fresh shelled in about 70 days, or leave to dry on the plant for pantry storage.

🌿 Seed details

• Plant Name: Vermont Cranberry 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: 65-75 days fresh shell (85-95 days dry beans)
• USDA Zone: All Zones (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 to 1.5 inches 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 24-30 inches apart.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun.
• Care: Water steadily at soil level during flowering and pod development. Pick pods when plump and red-streaked for fresh shell beans, or allow pods to dry completely on the bush before harvesting for dry pantry storage.

✅ 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!

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