Red Peanut Bean

Red Peanut Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), Offered by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine

The 'Red Peanut' bean is a unique and rare variety , recognizable by its dark red, peanut-shaped beans . Offering a mild and slightly nutty flavor , it is ideal for consumption as a dry bean , perfect in soups, stews and casseroles .

Its vigorous and productive dwarf plant produces full and well-filled pods , ensuring an abundant harvest at the end of the season . Easy to grow and resistant , it is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for an original and nutritious variety .

Characteristics of the variety

Type : Dwarf shelling bean
Plant habit : Dwarf and compact
Height : 40 to 50 cm
Length of pods : 10 to 12 cm
Grain color : Dark red, peanut-shaped
Texture : Creamy after cooking
Flavor : Sweet, slightly nutty
Maturity : 90 to 100 days
Tolerance : Hardy and easy to grow
Use : Dried beans, soups, stews

?? Cultivation method

?? Exposure : Full sun
?? Sowing :
• Direct sowing in open ground after all risk of frost ( soil warmed to 16°C minimum )
?? Sowing depth : 2 to 3 cm
?? Germination temperature : 18-25°C
? Germination time : 7 to 10 days
?? Spacing : 10 to 15 cm between plants, 40 cm between rows
?? Watering : Regular but moderate, avoid soggy soils
?? Harvest : When the pods are dry and well formed, before the first frosts

Thanks to its high productivity and unique taste , the 'Red Peanut' bean is a valuable variety for food self-sufficiency and winter harvests .

Use and special features

?? A rare and tasty bean
Its red and elongated grain , reminiscent of a peanut, brings an original touch to cooking .

?? Productive and easy to grow
Rustic and compact variety, ideal for small vegetable gardens and growing in tight rows .

? Excellent conservation
Keeps for several months once dried, perfect for winter stocks .