Maxibel Filet Bush Bean is a compact French filet bean bred for tender, slender pods that mature in just 50 days. Growing only 22, 24 inches tall, this bush variety fits snugly into small spaces and containers while delivering the refined eating quality French beans are prized for. Hardy from zones 2, 10, it thrives in full sun with moderate water and neutral soil, making it accessible to gardeners across most of the country.
Full Sun
Moderate
2-10
24in H x ?in W
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Filet beans are thinner and more delicate than standard snap beans, and Maxibel delivers exactly that refined texture in a remarkably fast 50 days. The compact bush habit means you don't need supports or much garden real estate, yet the plants produce prolifically when given successive sowings every one to two weeks. For gardeners who love the French green bean experience but lack space, this variety proves that small doesn't mean skimpy on harvest.
Maxibel filet beans shine fresh in light preparations that showcase their tender texture: a quick sauté with garlic and butter, a warm vinaigrette, or simply steamed and finished with fleur de sel. Their thin, delicate pods are less suited to long cooking and hearty dishes than full-sized snap beans; instead, they're at their best when the pod itself is the main event, not a supporting player.
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Sow directly outside 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 65°F (ideally 70, 85°F). Plant seeds 1 inch deep. Successive sowings are recommended every 7 to 14 days up to 80 days before your average first fall frost date to ensure a continuous harvest.
Pick pods when they are young, tender, and still slender, typically around 50 days from sowing. Filet beans are best harvested before the seeds inside swell noticeably; wait too long and the pods become stringy and lose their prized delicate texture. Regular harvesting encourages the plant to keep producing new flowers and pods throughout the season.
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