Flageolet

Family: Fabaceae Legume

Sweetly nutty and quietly luxurious, Flageolet dry beans develop a delicate, buttery flavor with a tender bite that feels refined even after long simmering.

The pods mature to a crisp, harvest-ready stage, revealing slender, pale green seeds with a smooth, elegant finish—ideal for creating velvety pots of bean-forward comfort. Grow Flageolet for a dependable 90-day season and a harvest that’s as satisfying to collect as it is to savor in classic bean dishes.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 90 DaysHabit: Bush

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	Jul 24th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	90
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Bush
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	55
Min Night Temp (°F)	45
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Flageolet dry beans turn luxurious—each seed softens into a creamy, cohesive bite rather than breaking down into paste. They reward patient cooking and a restrained hand: butter, aromatics, and stock let that delicate, nutty sweetness stay clean and elegant.

Best Uses

slow-simmered, velvety bean pots with a spoonable broth
French-style bean stew base (keep the seasonings simple so the nuttiness stays front)
puree or mash for a silky side that grips butter and herbs
cold bean salad dressing well without turning starchy

Flavor Profile

sweetly nutty aroma buttery, refined finish tender, creamy-yielding bite after long simmer

Kitchen Pairings

shallot garlic butter fresh thyme lemon zest chicken stock

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease commonly affects Phaseolus vulgaris (flageolet bean), and how can I manage it?

Watch for bean rust and anthracnose, which often show up as brown/orange specks or dark, sunken spots on leaves and pods, especially in warm, humid weather. Remove and destroy affected leaves early, water at the soil level to keep foliage dry, and improve airflow by spacing plants well. If you see spreading lesions, use a labeled copper fungicide and repeat according to the product schedule to protect new growth.

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

During pod set and bulking (mid-season through about 75% of the way to maturity), keep soil consistently evenly moist but not waterlogged. Water deeply about 1–2 times per week, increasing frequency during hot, dry spells, so the top few inches dry slightly between waterings. Beans in Phaseolus vulgaris decline in yield if the soil repeatedly dries out during flowering and pod fill.

How do I know when flageolet beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are ready to harvest?

For dry flageolets, harvest when pods are fully mature and dry, the seeds are firm and hard, and the pods rattle when shaken (around 90 days). For shelling fresh-green beans, harvest earlier when pods are plump and seeds fill out but before the pods turn fully dry. After dry harvest, cure the pods a few days in a dry, airy spot before shelling to prevent mold and improve storage quality.