Cranberry Bean

Cranberry Bean, also known as Roman or Borlotti Bean, is a striking heirloom bush bean grown for its plump pods streaked with rich cranberry-red swirls. Reaching about 18 inches tall, the plants are compact and productive, maturing in 75 to 90 days. These beautiful beans are as ornamental as they are delicious—offering a creamy texture and nutty, chestnut-like flavor prized in Italian and American heirloom cooking. Cranberry Bean is easy to grow, thrives in full sun, and enriches the soil with nitrogen as it grows. Perfect for fresh shelling or drying, it brings both beauty and bounty to kitchen gardens.