{"product_id":"san-bernardo-blue-bean-12-seeds","title":"San Bernardo Blue Bean 12 Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSan Bernardo Blue Bean is a rare and visually stunning heirloom pole bean originating from San Bernardo, Italy. This unique variety produces small, square-shaped beans in shades of slate blue to deep sapphire, making it one of the most unusual dry beans available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe striking blue colour is temperature-dependent—beans maturing in cooler weather develop deeper blue tones, while heat produces more grey-blue shades. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly productive and vigorous, this climbing bean is excellent for dry bean use, soups, stews, and specialty dishes, and is especially valued by collectors and rare seed enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 90–110 days (dry beans) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Botanical Name: \u003ci\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Variety: San Bernardo Blue (also known as Nonna Agnes Blue)\u003cbr\u003e• Plant Type: Pole bean (climbing heirloom)\u003cbr\u003e• Plant Height: 6–10 feet\u003cbr\u003e• Growth Habit: Vigorous climbing vine\u003cbr\u003e• Pod Colour: Green to yellow pods\u003cbr\u003e• Bean Colour: Blue, slate, grey-blue (temperature dependent)\u003cbr\u003e• Seed Shape: Small, square (“cut-short” style)\u003cbr\u003e• Flavor: Mild, rich, excellent for cooking\u003cbr\u003e• Sun Requirements: Full sun\u003cbr\u003e• Germination Time: 7–14 days\u003cbr\u003e• Days to Maturity: 90–110 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Rare blue-coloured beans (very unique in the seed world)\u003cbr\u003e• Colour varies from grey to deep sapphire blue\u003cbr\u003e• Highly productive climbing plants\u003cbr\u003e• Excellent for dry bean storage and cooking\u003cbr\u003e• Heirloom variety with European origin\u003cbr\u003e• Strong visual appeal for market growers and collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Dry beans for soups, stews, and chili\u003cbr\u003e• Heirloom and collector gardens\u003cbr\u003e• Specialty market crops\u003cbr\u003e• Seed saving and rare variety collections\u003cbr\u003e• Vertical gardening on trellises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Grow from Seed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect Sowing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Sow seeds 1–1.5 inches deep after last frost\u003cbr\u003e• Space seeds 4–6 inches apart\u003cbr\u003e• Provide trellis or poles (6–10 ft)\u003cbr\u003e• Germination in 7–14 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Requires warm soil (minimum ~15°C)\u003cbr\u003e• Full sun and well-drained soil\u003cbr\u003e• Best colour develops with cooler late-season ripening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"468\" height=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Provide strong support for vigorous vines\u003cbr\u003e• Water regularly during flowering and pod set\u003cbr\u003e• Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer\u003cbr\u003e• Allow pods to fully dry before harvesting beans\u003cbr\u003e• Harvest later in season for best blue colour development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy are the beans blue?\u003cbr\u003eThe variety naturally produces blue pigment, but the intensity depends on temperature—cooler weather produces deeper blue tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this bean edible or ornamental?\u003cbr\u003eBoth! It’s fully edible and excellent for cooking, but also highly ornamental due to its rare colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs San Bernardo Blue the same as Nonna Agnes Blue?\u003cbr\u003eYes. It was originally distributed under that name and later renamed after its Italian origin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblue bean seeds, rare bean varieties, heirloom pole beans, unique vegetable seeds, dry bean seeds for planting, climbing beans for trellis, unusual garden vegetables \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LIZA'S PLANTS YYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51564105007400,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/4694\/5064\/files\/San00.jpg?v=1774054022","url":"https:\/\/lizasplantsyyc.com\/products\/san-bernardo-blue-bean-12-seeds","provider":"LIZA'S PLANTS YYC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}