{"product_id":"bean-bush-calima-green-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Bean Bush Calima (Green) 3 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seed Sizes Available","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(13, 99, 27);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalima French Filet Bush Bean\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 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. \u003cem\u003ePick when pencil thick for best flavor.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(5, 71, 26);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 96%. Test Date: 4\/26. FF.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(5, 72, 5);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 70%.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Calima French Filet Bush Bean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrench Filet Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slender, elegant 7–8 inch pods with the refined flavor and texture of classic French haricots verts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-Early Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ready in just 50–55 days — one of the fastest bush beans for early season production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStringless \u0026amp; Tender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally stringless pods with a delicate flavor — perfect for fresh eating, steaming, and sautéing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, vigorous plants resist common bean diseases for lower-maintenance, more reliable harvests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer-Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact bush habit thrives in pots, raised beds, and small garden spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom \u0026amp; Open-Pollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passed down through generations — save seeds year after year for a self-sustaining garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants whose DNA has not been altered in ways that do not occur naturally through traditional breeding methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires full sun — at least 6 to 8 hours per day — for best growth and pod production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers warm, well-drained, moderately fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–6.8. Beans fix their own nitrogen — avoid over-fertilizing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow outdoors after last frost when soil temps reach 60°F. Sow seeds 1 inch deep, 2–3 inches apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin or space plants 4–6 inches apart in rows 18–24 inches apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist; avoid overhead watering once flowers appear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal fertilization needed — beans fix atmospheric nitrogen. A light balanced fertilizer at planting is sufficient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuccession Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow every 2–3 weeks for a continuous harvest through the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has taken the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 13, 115);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(7, 13, 115);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safeseedpledge.org\/\" title=\"Seed Integrity Pledge\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e David answers all customer service questions. Usually within a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Steaming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steam whole pods for 4–6 minutes for a crisp, tender side dish — the delicate filet style shines simply with butter and sea salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSautéing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sauté in olive oil with shallots and tarragon for a classic French-inspired side dish in under 10 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlanching \u0026amp; Salads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blanch briefly and toss into Nicoise salads, grain bowls, and charcuterie boards — their slender shape makes a beautiful presentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreezing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blanch for 2–3 minutes, cool in ice water, and freeze for a year-round supply of garden-fresh filet beans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCanning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Filet beans can beautifully — their uniform size ensures consistent results in home pressure canning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOrder Calima French Filet Bush Bean Seeds Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(250, 18, 18);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder yours today and grow your own fresh Calima French filet bush beans in your spring and fall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Applies to harvested green bean pods, not seeds. 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