Soldier Bean 25+Seeds — Heirloom Dry Bean Seeds for Soup, Baking

Grow a classic heirloom bean with beautiful markings and excellent kitchen use. Soldier Beans produce plump white dry beans with distinctive reddish-brown markings near the eye that are traditionally said to resemble a little soldier. The plants grow as productive bush beans and develop pods filled with attractive beans perfect for drying and storing.

Soldier Beans are especially popular for soups, baked beans, stews, casseroles, and other hearty recipes. Their unique appearance also makes them a beautiful addition to any heirloom vegetable garden.

🌱 Plant Details

Variety: Soldier Bean
Type: Heirloom Dry Bean
Growth Habit: Bush Bean
Bean Color: Creamy white with reddish-brown markings
Plant Height: Approx. 18–24 inches
Sun: Full sun
Days to Maturity: Approx. 85–100 days for dry beans
Harvest: Allow pods to mature and dry on the plant
Uses: Dry beans, soups, baked beans, stews & storage
Annual: Yes

🌿 Growing Info

When to Plant: Direct sow outdoors after danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed.

Planting Depth: About 1 inch deep
Seed Spacing: 3–4 inches apart
Row Spacing: About 18–30 inches
Sunlight: 6–8+ hours of direct sun
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil
Water: Keep evenly moist while plants establish, but avoid overly wet soil.

For dry beans, leave the pods on the plants until they become dry, tan and papery. Shell the beans after harvesting and allow them to finish drying completely before storing.

❤️ Why You’ll Love It

Soldier Beans combine a beautiful heirloom appearance with practical kitchen use. The compact bush plants are easy to fit into home vegetable gardens, while the dried beans store well for later use. Their creamy-white color and distinctive reddish markings make every harvest interesting, and they're an excellent choice for traditional bean soups and baked-bean recipes.

🌿 Happy growing!

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