Cannellini Lingot beans are creamy-textured dry shelling beans that mature in just 85 days, making them one of the faster routes to homegrown dried legumes. These Italian heirlooms deliver rich, delicate flavor while doing something remarkable in your garden: they're nitrogen-fixing legumes that pull nitrogen straight from the air and deposit it into your soil, enriching beds for future crops. Grow them in full sun with minimal water needs, and you'll harvest mature pods ready for drying and storage that can last through the winter.
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The creamy flesh and refined flavor of Cannellini Lingot beans set them apart from other dry beans, paired with an unusually short 85-day maturity that makes them achievable even in shorter growing seasons. These nitrogen-fixing legumes actively improve your soil while they grow, so each harvest leaves your garden more fertile than before. The beans dry beautifully for long-term storage, delivering months of versatility in the kitchen without requiring preservation chemicals or special equipment.
Cannellini Lingot beans excel in soups and stews where their creamy texture and mild flavor create a rich, luxurious mouthfeel without overwhelming other ingredients. They're the traditional choice for Italian minestrone and pasta e fagioli, but they work equally well in salads, purees, and simple preparations where their delicate taste can shine. Once dried, they store for extended periods, making them invaluable for winter cooking and providing a reliable protein source long after harvest.
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Direct sow Cannellini Lingot beans after all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed adequately. One ounce of seed plants 12 to 15 row feet, or use 1/2 pound to cover 100 row feet. Space seeds 2 inches apart in rows spaced 18 inches apart. Transplanting of shelling beans is not recommended; direct sowing produces the best results.
For fresh shell beans, pick pods when fully formed but while still soft and green to enjoy them at their peak tenderness. For dry beans intended for storage and cooking, allow pods to mature fully on the plant and harvest when they begin to dry in the field. If weather prevents adequate field drying, pull entire plants and lay them on a tarp indoors, turning the pile daily to ensure even drying. Once the material becomes brittle dry, place it in a bag and thresh by swinging it against a hard surface, or beat with a stick or rake on a tarp. Ensure beans are completely dry before storage to prevent mold and spoilage.
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