Dwarf French Beans - Brittany Haricot

Plump round bean with purple marbled pods best enjoyed half-dry . If this bean was grown in the Cotes d'Amor region of Brittany, it would be called Coco di Paimpol. With a creamy nutty flavour this Haricot bean is traditionally sold at French markets demi-sec in pods and enjoyed in hot and cold dishes. We received a packet of seeds in the post from one of our customers with a note saying that they had been saving their own seed from this variety for over 6 years since they lived in Brittany. Best harvested when the beans in the pods are fully formed and semi-ripe. It freezes really well, avoiding the need for soaking overnight if dried. Great as a warm salad or in casseroles. (Approximate seed count - 60)