Greek Heirloom Cannellini Bush Bean Seeds

Greek Heirloom Cannellini Bush Bean Seeds

Grow creamy white cannellini beans for shelling or dry harvest. Also known as white kidney beans, they’re a versatile choice for soups, stews and other savory meals.

Approximate seed counts

• 1 oz: about 55 seeds
• 4 oz: about 220 seeds
• 1 lb: about 880 seeds

Planting information

These frost-tender bush beans need warm, frost-free weather. Direct-sow after the danger of frost has passed in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Plant about 3–4 seeds per foot, with rows 24–30 inches apart. In warm, moist conditions or very fertile soil, some bush beans may develop runners. Avoid handling plants while the foliage is wet.

Harvesting

For shelling beans, pick pods when the beans inside are plump. For dry beans, leave pods on the plant until they are hard and fully dry. If heavy rain or frost threatens before they finish drying, pull the plants and hang them in a dry place, or finish drying picked pods indoors before threshing.

Popular Culinary Uses

• Add cooked cannellini beans to minestrone, pasta e fagioli and other hearty soups.
• Simmer them in tomato, garlic and herb stews, or serve as a savory side.
• Toss with olive oil, lemon, herbs and greens for a simple bean salad.
• Mash or purée cooked beans into a creamy spread or dip.