- Name: Cannellini Bean - Other Common Names: White Kidney Bean / Fazolia Bean - Scientific Name: Phaseolus Vulgaris - Color: White Beans - Plant Seeds: When Soil Temp Warms To 70f - Harvest: 61 - 80 Days - Hardiness Zone: Annual - Plant Height: 18 - 24" - Plant Spacing: 3 - 6" - Light Requirements: Sun - Soil & Water Preferences: Average - Quantity: 30 Seeds - Other: Cannellini Is A White Italian Kidney Bean That Is Often Used Dried. The 1/2" Long Beans Have A Nutty Flavor & Creamy Texture. They Are Popular In Tuscan & Italian Cuisine. They Are An Ingredient In Minestrone, Many Other Soups, Or Served As A Side Dish. Cannellini Is A Great Vegetarian Substitute For Fish Or Chicken Because They Are High In Fiber & Protein, But Are Low In Fat.