Seychelles

Family: Fabaceae Legume

Seychelles bush beans arrive with a vivid, garden-bright snap—tender pods that feel crisp and juicy at first touch, then settle into a pleasantly buttery bite.

Their flavor is clean and sweet with a fine, green-bean delicacy, making them a standout for fresh use and quick roasting, as well as for vibrant sautés and silky additions to sauces. Grow Seychelles for a steady harvest over weeks, when the pods are at their most beautifully slender and full of promise.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 55 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	Jun 19th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	55
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Bush
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	65
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	45
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Seychelles bush beans are built for speed: pick pods slender and tender, and they’ll roast or sauté to a browned exterior with a still-juicy interior—no rubbery bitterness. Their sweet, green-bean delicacy loves bright acid and fat together, so lemon and butter/olive oil bring out that buttery bite.

Best Uses

quick sauté with olive oil and garlic, finished with lemon zest
hot-roast or blister in a dry pan so pods brown without drying out
toss into spring salads where they stay crisp under light vinaigrettes
blend into a silky puree or swirl into pan sauces for a bright, legume-thick body

Flavor Profile

clean, sweet green-bean flavor crisp snap transitioning to a buttery mouthfeel subtle vegetal grassiness with a fresh finish

Kitchen Pairings

lemon garlic olive oil parmesan butter chili flakes

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease most commonly affects Phaseolus vulgaris (bush beans like “Seychelles”), and how can I control it?

Watch for bean rust and angular leaf spot, especially when leaves stay wet—look for small yellow-orange spots that turn brown or tan lesions with dark edges. Water at the soil line in the morning, space plants to keep airflow, and remove heavily spotted leaves early; if it’s spreading, use a labeled fungicide approved for edible beans and follow label timing close to harvest. Also check for aphids on new growth and rinse them off early or treat with insecticidal soap if populations build.

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

During flowering and pod set, keep soil consistently evenly moist—about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water per week total, adjusting for heat so the top 1 inch (2.5 cm) doesn’t dry out. Water deeply to encourage a strong root system, but avoid soggy soil because beans in Fabaceae are prone to root stress when continuously waterlogged.

How do I know when “Seychelles” bush beans are ready to harvest?

Harvest when pods are young and tender, typically around 50–60 days after sowing, before seeds fully harden. The easiest test is the “snap”: pods should snap cleanly when bent, and seeds should be small and not noticeably bulging inside; if you see thick, stringy pods or dull, firm seed outlines, they’re past ideal picking time.