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These delicate 'French Filet' beans are no longer a luxury item found only in gourmet restaurants. Enjoy them fresh from your garden all summer long. Filet (or as the French say, haricot verts) are slender beans; pencil-thin at only ¼" in diameter and 4" long, and so tender. Steam or sauté for just a minute and enjoy. Easy and delicious.
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- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 58 days
Family: Fabaceae
Type: Snap Bean, Bush Bean (Learn More)
Native: Mexico and South America
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 12"–16" tall, 8"–10" wide, upright busy plants
Variety Info: Slender ¼" diameter, 4"¼ long, green pods with white seeds.
Attributes: Good for Containers, Frost Sensitive
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 65°F, ideally 70°–85°F. Successive Sowings: Every 7 to 14 days up to 80 days before your average first fall frost date. NOTE: In very hot summer areas, skip sowing as high heat approaches; temperatures consistently above 90°F will prevent beans from forming.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended; bean seedlings are sensitive to root disturbance.
Sprouts in: 6–12 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): 1"
Space Seeds: 1 seed every 4"
Row Spacing: 24"
Thinning: Not required
Growing Info
Harvesting: Snap beans are ready to pick when the pod "snaps" or breaks in half cleanly. This is when the seeds have just begun to form and the pods are several inches long (depending on the variety). Hold the stem with one hand, and the pod with the other hand to avoid pulling off branches, which will continue to produce. At season's end, plants are great compost material if they are disease-free.
- Peter J. P.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsSep 24, 2025Hydroponic Green Bean Grower
French Filet delivers a compact crop on 8-foot table. This is my first crop.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningSep 24, 2025Hey Peter J. P.,
What a fantastic review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that your French Filet Bush Bean Seeds delivered such a successful compact crop on your 8-foot hydroponic table - that's exactly what makes this variety so special for space-efficient growing!
Your first crop experience sounds like it went perfectly! French Filet beans are such fantastic performers for hydroponic setups because they're bred to be compact and productive without sprawling all over the place. It's so satisfying when you find a variety that works so well with your specific growing system and space constraints.
We love that you chose French Filet for your hydroponic adventure! These beans are real workhorses - they produce those tender, slender pods that are absolutely perfect for harvesting at that young, crisp stage when they're at their most flavorful. There's something so rewarding about growing your own fresh beans, especially when you can control every aspect of their environment like you can with hydroponics.
Your success with this first crop is such a great foundation for future growing! French Filet beans are wonderfully reliable once you've dialed in your system, and it sounds like you've got everything working beautifully together.
Your experience will be so encouraging for other hydroponic growers who are looking for compact, productive bean varieties that really deliver in controlled growing environments!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- David Z.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsAug 7, 20245 Stars
The photo is one day's harvest, pretty much the same for past 3 weeks, from one packet of seeds. Beens are pretty clean when pjcked, almost never touch the ground. Best tasting green beans we have ever eaten, just like previous 4 years. We highly recommend.
- Arlen R.Rated 5 out of 5 starsJul 25, 20235 Stars
Fast germination
- Melody S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJun 24, 20235 Stars
Quick and 100% germination!
- Barbara D.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 starsJun 20, 2026most came up
Most of the seeds I planted came up but not all...maybe I planted too deep or some other reason. one plant has leaves that are curled and deformed, I am thinking I should remove it. I filled in the bare areas and am looking forward to having fresh haricot verte. I appreciate the service and shipping of Botanical interests.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningJun 24, 2026Hey Barbara,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our French Filet Bush Bean Seeds! We're so happy to hear that most of your seeds germinated successfully and that you're looking forward to enjoying fresh haricot verte from your garden.
You're absolutely right that planting depth can affect germination rates - bean seeds generally do best when planted about 1-1.5 inches deep in well-draining soil. As for the plant with curled and deformed leaves, that's a great observation! This can sometimes happen due to environmental stress, inconsistent watering, or occasionally just genetic variation. Removing it is definitely a smart choice to give your healthy plants more space and resources to thrive.
It sounds like you're taking all the right steps by filling in the bare spots and keeping a close eye on your garden's progress. We're thrilled that you appreciated our service and shipping, and we can't wait for you to enjoy those delicious, tender French filet beans! Keep on growing 🌻️
