Borlotto Lamon

Family: Fabaceae Legume

Warm, sun-dried beauty in every pod—Borlotto Lamon delivers creamy beans marked with bold, painterly streaks that feel velvety to the palate.

Expect a firm, substantial texture that holds its shape with satisfying richness, ideal for slow-simmered classics and hearty pantry staples. Grow for a dependable 100-day rhythm and a harvest that looks as good as it tastes—straight from the garden to your table.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 100 DaysHabit: Bush

Botanical illustration of Borlotto Lamon

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 25th
Harvest Begins	Aug 3rd
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	100
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Bush
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Borlotto Lamon holds its shape through a proper slow simmer, so you get that satisfying, creamy interior without turning into mush. The painterly streaks are a clue: treat them like a main—stew them with garlic, sage, and bay, then finish with lemon to make the bean flavor pop.

Best Uses

long simmered borlotti-style beans with herbs and aromatics
thick bean purée for crostini or sandwich spreads
braised beans in tomato-based ragù or stew
warm salad application once fully cooked, dressed while still plush

Flavor Profile

creamy, earthy bean richness firm, substantial bite that stays intact gentle savoriness with a mild sweet-bean edge slow-cooked velvety texture

Kitchen Pairings

olive oil garlic sage bay leaf lemon polenta

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are my Borlotto Lamon beans developing white, fuzzy growth or leaf spotting, and what should I do?

White, fuzzy growth or rapidly spreading leaf spotting is often bean fungal disease (commonly driven by wet leaves and poor airflow). Water at the soil line, space plants to keep leaves dry, and remove the worst affected leaves early; if conditions stay damp, apply a labeled copper or chlorothalonil fungicide according to the label and repeat as directed. Avoid overhead watering for the rest of the season because Borlotto Lamon is especially sensitive once foliage gets crowded.

How often should I water Borlotto Lamon beans during the main growing phase?

During flowering and pod set (mid-season), keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy—aim for light, even moisture every 2–4 days depending on weather. Check by pushing a finger 1–2 inches into the soil: if it’s dry at that depth, water; if it’s wet or muddy, delay. Stop heavy watering once pods are fully developed and start drying on the vine near harvest to reduce disease risk.

How can I tell when Borlotto Lamon beans are ready to harvest?

Harvest for dry beans at about 95–100 days when pods turn papery and rattle, and seeds inside are fully colored (typically with their characteristic pattern) and firm. If you want shelled fresh beans, pick earlier when pods are plump and seeds are tender but still creamy rather than fully mature and dry. In either case, harvest on a dry day to avoid mold while pods finish drying.