Dragon Tongue Bush Bean Seeds (Rare Heirloom)

Experience the coolest looking plant you'll grow this season!

With its incomparable flavor and eye-catching beauty, Dragon Tongue bean is our favorite green bean. This famous Dutch heirloom, which is also known as Merveille De Piemonte or Dragon Langerie, dates back to at least the 19th century. The tender and superbly delicious 7-inch pods are yellow with amazing purple streaks! It also makes a tasty shelled bean. The compact plants set high yields. With its quick growth, superior flavor, and eye appeal, these beans are a must to grow! They are especially beloved in kids' gardens and very popular with chefs and gourmets.

• 60 days to maturity
• Full sun
• Sprouts in 7-14 days
• Seed Depth: 1/2" to 1"
• Ideal Temperature: 70-80 F
• Plant Spacing: 4"
• Frost Hardy: No

Why It’s a Garden Essential:

• • Stunning Visual Appeal 🔥 Their bold purple-speckled pods make them one of the most beautiful vegetables in the garden. They look ornamental but are fully edible!
  • Easy to Grow 🌱 Bush-type plants — no trellising or staking needed. Perfect for beginners and small spaces.
  • High Yields Extremely productive. One plant gives you loads of tender, flavorful beans all season long.
  • Delicious & Versatile 🍴 Sweet, crisp, and tender when picked young. Amazing eaten fresh, steamed, stir-fried, or in soups. The pods stay sweet longer than most beans.
  • Rare Heirloom ✨ Hard to find in stores — growing them yourself means you get the real thing. A favorite among gardeners who want something unique.
  • Pollinator-Friendly Beautiful flowers that attract bees and beneficial insects.

  How to Sow and Plant

  Soak seeds overnight before planting. Direct sow the seeds 1/2 to 1 inch deep and 4-6 inches apart in rows that are 18-36 inches apart. In raised beds, planting in a grid pattern can maximize space. Space plants 4 inches apart. Dragon Tongue beans do not require staking due to their bush growth habit, reaching about 24-30 inches tall.

• Sun Requirement: Full Sun

Grower's Note: We find these perform exceptionally well in both traditional raised beds and large containers. Because of their thin, delicate skin, they are best enjoyed fresh—though they rarely make it from the garden back to the kitchen without being snacked on!