Calima French Filet Bush Bean delivers exceptional yields in just 50–55 days, making it perfect for gardeners seeking early harvests. These French filet bush beans produce abundant, slender 7–8 inch dark green pods that are naturally stringless and tender, with a delicate flavor ideal for fresh eating, steaming, or sautéing. Upright, vigorous, disease-resistant plants thrive in containers or garden beds and simplify both care and harvest. Their compact growth habit makes them excellent for small spaces, while their productivity ensures generous pickings throughout the season. Pick when pencil thick for best flavor.

Germination Rate: 96%. Test Date: 4/26. FF.

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 70%.

Why Choose Calima French Filet Bush Bean?

• French Filet Style: Slender, elegant 7–8 inch pods with the refined flavor and texture of classic French haricots verts.
• Ultra-Early Harvest: Ready in just 50–55 days — one of the fastest bush beans for early season production.
• Stringless & Tender: Naturally stringless pods with a delicate flavor — perfect for fresh eating, steaming, and sautéing.
• Disease Resistant: Upright, vigorous plants resist common bean diseases for lower-maintenance, more reliable harvests.
• Container-Friendly: Compact bush habit thrives in pots, raised beds, and small garden spaces.
• Heirloom & Open-Pollinated: Passed down through generations — save seeds year after year for a self-sustaining garden.
• Non-GMO Seeds: Plants whose DNA has not been altered in ways that do not occur naturally through traditional breeding methods.

Planting Tips for Success

• Sunlight: Requires full sun — at least 6 to 8 hours per day — for best growth and pod production.
• Soil: Prefers warm, well-drained, moderately fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–6.8. Beans fix their own nitrogen — avoid over-fertilizing.
• Planting: Direct sow outdoors after last frost when soil temps reach 60°F. Sow seeds 1 inch deep, 2–3 inches apart.
• Spacing: Thin or space plants 4–6 inches apart in rows 18–24 inches apart.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist; avoid overhead watering once flowers appear.
• Fertilizing: Minimal fertilization needed — beans fix atmospheric nitrogen. A light balanced fertilizer at planting is sufficient.
• Succession Planting: Sow every 2–3 weeks for a continuous harvest through the season.
• Harvesting: Ready in 50–55 days. Harvest when pods are pencil-thin and 7–8 inches long for peak tenderness. Pick frequently to encourage continued production.

Why Choose David's Garden Seeds®?

• Veteran-Owned: Supplying premium seeds since 2009.
• GO TEXAN Certified: Supporting local agriculture and communities.
• Integrity Pledge: David's Garden Seeds has taken the Seed Integrity Pledge.
• Great Customer Service: David answers all customer service questions. Usually within a few minutes.
• Vegetable Seed License: David's Garden Seeds has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.

Cooking Methods

• Fresh Steaming: Steam whole pods for 4–6 minutes for a crisp, tender side dish — the delicate filet style shines simply with butter and sea salt.
• Sautéing: Sauté in olive oil with shallots and tarragon for a classic French-inspired side dish in under 10 minutes.
• Blanching & Salads: Blanch briefly and toss into Nicoise salads, grain bowls, and charcuterie boards — their slender shape makes a beautiful presentation.
• Freezing: Blanch for 2–3 minutes, cool in ice water, and freeze for a year-round supply of garden-fresh filet beans.
• Canning: Filet beans can beautifully — their uniform size ensures consistent results in home pressure canning.

Order Calima French Filet Bush Bean Seeds Today

Order yours today and grow your own fresh Calima French filet bush beans in your spring and fall gardens.

Nutritional Information

(Applies to harvested green bean pods, not seeds. Per 1 cup green beans, approx. 100g.)

• Calories: 31
• Total Fat: 0.1g
• Sodium: 6mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 7g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.7g
• Total Sugars: 1.4g
• Protein: 1.8g
• Vitamin C: 12.2mg (14% DV)
• Vitamin K: 14.4mcg (12% DV)

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Heirloom varieties may exhibit natural variation in size, color, and maturation. Results may vary based on growing conditions, climate, and gardening practices.
• Seed Storage: Store seeds in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight. Refrigeration in an airtight container extends viability. Properly stored bean seeds remain viable for 3–4 years.
• Planting Zones: Best suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 3–10. Calima performs well across most of the US in warm-season conditions. Consult your local extension service for zone-specific planting guidance.

At David's Garden Seeds®, we take pride in bringing you heirloom seeds you can trust — grown with integrity, backed by decades of experience, and selected for home gardeners who care about what they grow and what they eat. Thank you for choosing us to be part of your garden.