Cannellini Bush Bean Seeds (Organic)

Cannellini Bush Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is an Italian heirloom dry shell bean, also known as the Italian white kidney bean, prized by chefs for its smooth, rich, nutty flavor. The compact bush plants produce creamy white beans with a starchy, potato-like texture, treasured since they reached America in the early 1800s.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Phaseolus vulgaris
• Type: Heirloom, tender annual bush, organic
• Days to maturity: 90 to 100 days
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1 inch
• Spacing after thinning: 2 to 3 inches
• Germination: 6 to 12 days at 65 to 85°F soil
• Height at maturity: 15 to 18 inches
• Seeds per packet: about 50 (about 545 per 1/2 lb bulk)

Best for

• Gardeners growing dry shell beans for storage
• Compact beds and rows, thanks to bush habit
• Italian cooking, soups, and stews
• Home and market growing
• Heirloom and seed-saving collections

How to grow

Sow 1 inch deep in full sun once soil reaches 65 to 85°F, thinning plants to 2 to 3 inches apart. The bush plants stay 15 to 18 inches tall and need no trellising. Let the pods dry on the plant, then shell the mature beans for storage. Harvest over 90 to 100 days for a full crop of dry shell beans.

Flavor profile

Cannellini beans are smooth, rich, and nutty with a starchy, potato-like texture that holds its shape in soups, salads, and slow-cooked dishes.

About Grow Organic

Grow Organic supplies non-GMO, certified organic seeds for gardeners who value heirloom flavor and dependable harvests.

Sold by Grow Organic, based in Grass Valley, California.