Bean Bush Borlotti Red Rooster Vegetable Seeds

BEAN BUSH BORLOTTI ‘Red Rooster’ Vegetable Seeds

Botanical Name: Phaseolus vulgaris

• Description of Borlotti Beans: The BEAN BUSH BORLOTTI ‘Red Rooster’ vegetable seeds produce highly productive bush beans with attractive mottled red pods. Each pod contains 6–7 seeds.
• Planting and Growing Requirements: These annual bush beans grow up to 50 cm tall, require full sun, well-drained fertilized soil, and should be spaced 15 cm apart; sow directly into garden beds in spring to early summer.
• Optimal Sowing Time Based on Climate Zones: Depending on your climate zone, sow borlotti beans in spring to early summer, avoiding waterlogged conditions in subtropical and tropical areas, and ensuring soil warmth in cool climates.
• Excellent for drying and storage, but also delicious fresh in soups, stews, and Mexican dishes.
• Disease-resistant and reliable, perfect for home gardeners and small farms.
• Easy to grow and harvest, with high yields over a short season.

Plant Details

• Plant Type: Annual bush bean
• Plant Height: Up to 50 cm

Sowing Information

• Germination: 7–14 days (optimal soil temperature 18–25°C)
• Depth: 2–4 cm deep
• Position: Full sun
• Sow Where: Directly into garden beds
• Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost; pH 6.2–7.0
• Spacing: 15 cm between plants, double rows 60 cm apart

Growing Tips

• Water thoroughly once after sowing, then avoid watering until seedlings emerge.
• Harvest when pods rattle and feel dry; hang upside down undercover to finish drying.
• Freeze dried beans for 2 weeks before storage to kill weevils.

Harvest

60–70 days after sowing. Use fresh or dry for long-term storage.

When to Sow Borlotti Beans in Your Climate