Martha's Garden Seeds Tongue of Fire Bean Seeds
Best heirloom variety for home gardeners seeking high yields and visual appeal.
These striking heirloom beans offer a dual-purpose harvest, excelling as fresh snap beans or dried shelling beans. With a compact bush habit, they are an ideal choice for small-space gardeners looking for reliable productivity and a distinct, nutty flavor profile.
$4.77
Who it's for
- Home gardeners seeking high-impact visual variety in their edible landscapes
- Home cooks wanting multi-purpose ingredients from a single plant
- Beginner vegetable growers looking for dependable and vigorous plant growth
Who should skip it
- Gardeners who prefer a continuous harvest throughout the summer months
- Entertainers hoping to maintain the vibrant raw colors in cooked dishes
- Urban gardeners working with very limited raised bed or container space
Performance breakdown
Container Suitability
Compact bush habit makes these ideal for small-space patio gardening.
Culinary Versatility
Equally delicious as fresh snap beans or dried for winter soups.
Visual Appeal
Striking red-streaked pods add genuine ornamental beauty to the vegetable patch.
Growth Reliability
Hardy heirloom genetics ensure a dependable harvest for novice gardeners.
Flavor Profile
Delivers a distinctively rich, nutty taste that elevates simple home cooking.
Harvest Window
Flexible maturity range allows for staggered picking throughout the season.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Phaseolus vulgaris
Seed Count
40
Days to Maturity
65-90 days
Plant Height
18-24 inches
Planting Depth
1.5 inches
Seed Spacing
2-3 inches
Row Spacing
18-24 inches
Growth Habit
Bush
Seed Type
Heirloom
Germination Time
5-10 days
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