'Beurre de Rocquencourt' Bush Snap Bean
Best heirloom bean for gardeners in cooler, damp climates.
Discover the 'Beurre de Rocquencourt' Bush Snap Bean, a cherished French heirloom variety. This ever-bearing yellow wax bean offers consistent production when pods are harvested regularly. It thrives even in cold, damp conditions, making it a reliable choice for early planting. Its versatility shines, as it's perfect for fresh consumption, freezing, cooking, or pickling. The seeds are sourced from Adaptive Seeds in Oregon, ensuring quality and supporting regional growers. Enjoy this adaptable and productive addition to your garden.
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Botanical Name
Phaseolus vulgaris
/ Phaseolus vulgaris
Who it's for
- Gourmet home cooks seeking superior buttery flavor
- Urban gardeners with limited space or containers
- Seed savers prioritizing self-sufficiency and genetic diversity
Who should skip it
- Gardeners needing easy access to common commercial varieties
- Beginners preferring low-maintenance, disease-resistant plants
- Commercial growers requiring highly consistent, predictable yields
Performance breakdown
Germination Reliability
Near-perfect germination rates ensure consistent success for early season planting.
Cold Weather Resilience
Thrives in damp, chilly soil where other varieties often struggle.
Yield Consistency
Regular harvesting keeps this ever-bearing plant producing throughout the season.
Culinary Versatility
Excellent texture holds up beautifully whether fresh, frozen, or pickled.
Sourcing Integrity
High-quality seeds sourced from reputable regional growers ensure genetic purity.
Ease of Cultivation
A forgiving heirloom that rewards gardeners with minimal specialized care.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Phaseolus vulgaris
Origin
France
Improvement Status
Cultivar
Seed per packet
~35
Germination Tested
10/2025
Germination Rate
98%
Know before you buy
This French heirloom is prized for its exceptional cold tolerance, allowing it to germinate and thrive in damp, cooler soil conditions where other varieties might struggle. It is also an 'ever-bearing' type, meaning it will continue to produce pods throughout the season if you harvest them regularly.
Each packet contains approximately 35 seeds. With a tested germination rate of 98%, you can expect a very high success rate for your planting.
No, 'Beurre de Rocquencourt' is a bush snap bean, meaning it grows in a compact, self-supporting habit. It does not require the staking or trellising that pole beans need.
These beans are highly versatile and hold their texture well. They are excellent eaten fresh, but they also freeze, cook, and pickle beautifully, making them a great choice for preserving your harvest.
Because of their cold-soil tolerance, you can plant these earlier in the spring than many other bean varieties. They are an ideal choice for gardeners looking to get a head start on the growing season.
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