Hutterite Soup

Family: Fabaceae Legume

Sink your spoon into the rich, earthy allure of Hutterite Soup dry beans, where each seed holds a velvety, creamy interior and a clean, nutty depth.

As they mature, the pods dry down to a crisp finish, delivering dependable harvests of uniform, hearty beans prized for slow-simmered comfort and thick, spoon-coating potfuls. Plant for the satisfaction of building flavor from scratch—Hutterite Soup is a steadfast choice for gardeners who love reliable performance and satisfying results.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 95 DaysHabit: Bush

Botanical illustration of Hutterite Soup

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 29th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	95
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

These dry beans are built for patient heat: they break down into a creamy, spoon-coating texture without getting gritty, so they thicken the pot naturally. Choose them when you want the flavor to come up through the broth—slow-simmer them with aromatics and a clean acid finish to wake everything up.

Best Uses

slow-simmered bean soup until the spoon stands up
thickened bean ragù for pasta or polenta
refried-style mashing for a silky scoopable spread
seasoned bean stew where the beans carry the salt and smoke

Flavor Profile

creamy, custardy bean interior earthy, nutty depth savory broth-friendly flavor tender without turning grainy

Kitchen Pairings

smoked ham onion garlic bay leaf apple cider vinegar olive oil

Frequently Asked Questions

What pests or diseases most commonly affect Phaseolus vulgaris (bean) and what should I do?

Watch for bean rust, bacterial blight, and common bean aphids—these spread quickly in warm, humid weather and can cause leaf spotting, yellowing, and reduced pod fill. Remove badly infected leaves early, avoid overhead watering, and improve airflow by keeping plants spaced; if aphids appear, spray them off with a strong jet of water and repeat every few days as needed. For recurring rust/blight, rotate crops (don’t plant beans in the same bed the next season) and discard heavily diseased plant debris to break the disease cycle.

How often should I water Phaseolus vulgaris during the main growing phase?

During pod development (roughly mid-season through about 2–3 weeks before harvest), keep soil evenly moist—not soggy—to support steady flowering and pod set. Water deeply about 1–2 times per week depending on heat, and adjust so the top 1 inch of soil dries slightly between waterings while deeper soil stays cool and moist. If leaves start to look limp in the afternoon during hot spells, water promptly; dry-out-and-rewater cycles can cause flower drop.

How can I tell when Phaseolus vulgaris is ready to harvest at about 95 days?

Harvest when pods are fully developed: for fresh-shell beans, wait until pods are firm and the seeds inside are plump and reach their mature size, typically around day ~95. For dry-bean style harvest, let pods fully dry on the plant until they rattle, then pull plants and dry them further indoors if needed. Either way, harvest before heavy rains to reduce pod splitting and field-moisture mold.