Borlotto Di Vigevano

Bean

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Botanical illustration of Borlotto Di Vigevano

🌱 95d to harvest Bush

A slow, sunlit harvest of Borlotto Di Vigevano brings a wonderfully creamy, nutty flavor with a signature speckled beauty—each dr…

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Mar 23rd
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Mar 23rd
Harvest Begins	Jun 26th
Harvest Ends	Nov 12th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	95
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Bush
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	60
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Recommended Companions

Crystal Apple Cucumber

H-19 Little Leaf Cucumber

Black Aztec Corn

Salt and Pepper Cucumber

Marigold Marigold

Sumter Cucumber

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are my Borlotto Di Vigevano beans getting brown spots or leaves that look “shot through,” and what should I do?

Look for angular brown spots with yellow halos on leaves—this is a common bean leaf spot that spreads when foliage stays wet. Remove and discard affected leaves, water at the base (not overhead), and improve airflow by spacing plants so leaves don’t touch. If it keeps progressing, start a preventative spray with a copper-based fungicide according to the label, especially after humid or rainy spells.

How often should I water Borlotto Di Vigevano during the main growing phase (from flowering onward)?

Water to keep the top 1–2 inches of soil consistently moist but not soggy, which for many home gardens works out to about 1 inch per week total rainfall plus irrigation. Check daily during hot weather: if the soil surface crusts or the top inch feels dry, water deeply. Avoid letting the soil swing from dry to waterlogged during flowering and pod fill, because Borlotto beans can drop flowers or develop thin pods.

How can I tell when Borlotto Di Vigevano is ready to harvest for dry beans at ~95 days?

Harvest when pods are fully filled and the plants have largely browned, and the pods feel dry and papery. Shell a few: the beans should be hard, matte, and the seed coat pattern should be well defined (the mottled “pinto-like” look). If beans still dent easily with a fingernail, leave the rest for several more days and check again.

A slow, sunlit harvest of Borlotto Di Vigevano brings a wonderfully creamy, nutty flavor with a signature speckled beauty—each dry bean reveals a warm, rosy blush over a pale ground. The texture is satisfyingly firm yet tender, ideal for hearty dry-bean staples and richly flavored simmered dishes, where its distinctive character shines. Grow this classic Italian heirloom for a dependable 95-day rhythm and a pantry-worthy bounty that feels as good as it tastes.

Sowing Tips

Transplant Conditions

Wait until soil reaches 60°F and nights stay above 50°F before moving outdoors.

Expert Note

Direct-sow after soil warms (and nights stay mild) because dry beans hate root disturbance and will lose vigor if transplanted.