Cannellino Italian Shell Dry Bean Seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris) Classic white bean for creamy soups and stews. High-yielding, heirloom shelling variety from Italy.
Minimum: 20+ Seeds
Creamy White Heirloom | High-Yielding Bush Type | Traditional Italian Flavor
Bring the heart of Italian cooking to your garden with Cannellino—a classic white shelling bean cherished in soups, stews, and rustic dishes. This heirloom variety from Italy produces abundant pods packed with small, creamy white beans that hold their shape when cooked yet turn tender and silky in texture. A must-have for home chefs, market gardeners, and heritage seed lovers.
🍲 Why Grow Cannellino Beans?
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🇮🇹 Italian Culinary Staple – Perfect for minestrone, cassoulet, and pasta e fagioli
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🌾 Heirloom Quality – Traditional open-pollinated variety with rich history
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🌱 High-Yielding – Bushy plants produce generously with minimal fuss
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🍛 Creamy Texture – Beans cook up soft, smooth, and absorb flavors beautifully
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🥘 Long Storage – Dry well for winter use in your pantry
🌱 Planting & Growing Info:
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Botanical Name: Phaseolus vulgaris
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Common Name: Cannellino (Cannellini-type) Shelling Bean
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Plant Type: Warm-season annual
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Growth Habit: Bush
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Maturity: 80–90 days to dry bean harvest
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Sunlight: Full sun
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Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile
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Spacing: 2–3” apart in rows 18–24” apart
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Watering: Consistent, especially during flowering and pod set
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Zones: Grows as annual in all USDA zones
🧄 Kitchen Uses:
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Add to hearty winter stews or ribollita
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Blend into creamy bean dips and spreads
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Use in Mediterranean-inspired grain bowls
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Ideal for pressure canning or drying for storage
🏡 Ideal For:
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Homestead and kitchen gardens
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Farmers markets and dry bean production
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Italian, Mediterranean, and vegetarian cooking
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Low-maintenance, high-nutrient pantry crops
🥄 The Bean That Brings the Comfort of Italy Home
With their rich, buttery flavor and creamy texture, Cannellino beans are an essential addition to any cook's garden. Whether you're preserving heirloom seedlines or making your nonna proud, this variety delivers tradition, taste, and plenty of yield.