Dwarf Bean 'Anellino Di Trento' – Seeds

(Phaseolus vulgaris) – Traditional Italian Variety

The 'Anellino Di Trento' dwarf bean is an Italian heirloom variety cherished for its curved, stringless pods with a tender texture and rich, nutty flavor. Compact and high-yielding, this bush bean is perfect for smaller gardens and does not require staking. Excellent both as a fresh green bean or as a dried bean for soups and stews.

Key Features

• Type: Dwarf bush bean (annual legume)

• Height: 40–50 cm

• Pods: Curved, green, stringless, 12–14 cm long

• Harvest: 60–70 days from sowing

• Special: Dual-purpose – eat fresh or dried

Ideal For

• Fresh picking for cooking or steaming

• Drying for winter storage

• Containers, small gardens, or allotments

• Traditional Italian cuisine

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: Late May–July, once soil is warm

• Spacing: 40 cm between rows, 5–7 cm between seeds

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile, moderately moist soil

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Watering: Regular, especially during flowering and pod set

Care Tips

• Do not sow in cold, wet soil – beans need warmth.

• Successive sowings extend the harvest season.

• No staking required, but mulch helps conserve moisture.