White Mountain Half Runner Bean Seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris) – Compact vines with tender, flavorful pods. Great for small gardens or containers. Heavy yields, perfect for fresh eating or preserving.

Minimum: 25+ Seeds

Need a space-saving bean with big flavor and even bigger harvests? Look no further than White Mountain Half Runner Beans. This classic heirloom combines the productivity of pole beans with the compact size of bush types, making it a perfect choice for raised beds, containers, and small gardens. These vigorous vines produce crisp, stringless pods with rich, buttery flavor—ideal for fresh eating, canning, and freezing.

Why You’ll Love It:

🌱 Compact Runner – Half the height of full runners, but still climbs if given support
🫛 Delicious Pods – Tender, stringless, and packed with flavor
💪 Heavy Yields – Produces loads of beans across a long harvest window
🌿 Perfect for Tight Spaces – Grows beautifully in containers or small plots
🏡 Great for Preserving – Holds up well in canning and freezing

Botanical Details:

• Latin Name: Phaseolus vulgaris

• Type: Annual heirloom

• Pod Size: 4–6 inches

• Growth Habit: Semi-vining (climbing if trellised)

• Zones: 3–10

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil: Well-draining, fertile loam

• Pollination: Self-pollinating

Growing Info:

📆 Days to Germinate: 7–10 days
📅 Days to Maturity: 55–65 days
📦 Seed Count: ~30–40 seeds per packet
📏 Spacing: 3–4 inches apart, rows 18–24 inches apart
🧑🌾 Support: Optional—grows without support but benefits from low trellising

How to Grow White Mountain Half Runners:

1. Direct sow after danger of frost has passed and soil temps are 60°F+

2. Plant 1" deep in well-draining soil with full sun exposure

3. Water consistently—beans prefer evenly moist soil

4. If using supports, train vines early for easy harvesting

5. Harvest pods when young and tender for best flavor and texture

6. For dried beans, allow pods to mature and dry fully on the plant

Harvest & Use:

🧺 Fresh Eating: Steam, sauté, or eat raw
🥫 Preserving: Great for pickling, freezing, or pressure canning
🌿 Dried Beans: Let mature fully for soup beans or seed saving

Perfect For:

🌼 Small Garden Spaces & Raised Beds
🪴 Container Gardening
🥗 Farm-to-Table Home Cooks
👩🌾 Homesteaders & Food Preservers
🐝 Pollinator-Friendly Gardens

🏡 A Southern Favorite with Universal Appeal

The White Mountain Half Runner has been cherished for generations in Appalachian and Southern gardens for good reason: big yields, rich flavor, and minimal fuss. Whether you're a backyard beginner or seasoned gardener, this bean will reward you all season long.

🛒 Grow Flavorful, Abundant Beans—Even in Small Spaces!

Grab your packet of White Mountain Half Runner Bean Seeds today and enjoy the satisfying crunch of garden-fresh beans grown with your own hands.