Dwarf Italian Borlotto Bean Lingua Di Fuoco

Dwarf Italian Borlotto Bean Lingua Di Fuoco

Dwarf Italian Borlotto Bean Lingua Di Fuoco bush version of this stunning Italian bean much in demand and prized for its ‘Tongue of Fire’ red pods up to 8 in/20 cm long.  Very early and extremely productive, these beans are white with red specks and great in soups.   Can also be eaten like fresh green beans before they fully ripen.  Amazing flavour.

Cultivation Advice Dwarf Italian Borlotto Bean Lingua Di Fuoco

• Time to harvest: 8-14 weeks
• Germination time: 7-14 days
• Planting Depth:  1 inch
• Spacing, Row:  18 inches
• Spacing, Seeds:  4-6 inches
• Light:  Sunny Location
• For an early crop sow in warmth in mid spring 6 weeks before the last expected frost in your area.
• Sow seeds individually in 7.5cm (3in) pots at 18-21C (65-70F).
• Otherwise sow outdoors 4-6 in between seeds when the soil has warmed during late spring after all danger of frost as they are sensitive to low soil temperatures.
• Keep weed free and protect from pests whilst young.
• Plants do not require support.
• Harvest pods when young for fresh beans or allow pods to dry on plants for beans to store.