Butter Beans Seeds

Butter Bean seeds allow you to grow one of the most beloved heirloom treasures of Costa Rican cuisine. It is a traditional variety of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), open-pollinated with a bush habit, prized for its buttery texture and mild flavor. It is a forgiving and easy-to-manage crop, ideal if you are new to gardening.

Benefits

• Open-pollinated heirloom seed: you can save and replant it.
• Bush habit: does not require trellising or support structures.
• Short cycle and easy to manage, suitable for garden beds, raised beds, or large pots.
• As a legume, it adds nitrogen to the soil and fits well into rotations.
• Flavor and texture highly valued in traditional cuisine.

How to use

Direct sow about 1 inch deep, in full sun and warm soil, leaving 4 to 6 inches between plants and 18 to 24 inches between rows. Maintain consistent moisture during flowering and pod development, which is when yield is determined. Harvest tender pods when they snap cleanly, or let them dry on the plant if you are looking for dry beans.

Get them at Pachamama Indoor Farming Culture, with shipping to all of Costa Rica.

Technical Sheet

• Variety: Frijol Mantequilla (Butter Bean) | Type: yellow snap bean seed, bush type, open-pollinated
• Yellow snap bean with tender, buttery pods, excellent quality for fresh consumption
• Bush habit — no staking required
• Days to maturity: approximately 50–60 days from planting
• High yield and easy to grow in garden beds, raised beds, or large pots

Instructions for use

• Direct sow 1 inch deep in full sun, after the last frost and when the soil is warm
• Space seeds 4–6 inches apart, in rows 18–24 inches apart
• Water consistently — even moisture during pod set is key for yield
• Harvest pods when they snap cleanly — before the seeds swell inside
• Store unused seeds in a sealed container, in a cool, dry, and dark place