Black Turtle Bush Bean Seeds (Organic)

Black Turtle Bush Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is an organic heirloom dry bush bean producing small, glossy jet-black beans with a mellow, mushroom-like flavor.

At a glance

• Variety: Black Turtle, heirloom dry bush bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
• Type: Organic, tender annual, bush habit (no trellis needed)
• Days to maturity: 85 to 115
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1"
• Spacing after thinning: 4"
• Height at maturity: 18" to 24"
• Seeds per pack: approx. 50 (about 1,236 per 1/2 lb)

Flavor profile

Mellow and earthy with a flavor reminiscent of mushrooms and a creamy cooked interior; a staple of Latin American, Creole, and Cuban dishes.

Best for

• Soups, stews, and refried beans
• Dry storage and long shelf life
• Small gardens and container growing
• Protein-rich, drought-tolerant crops
• Beginner and experienced gardeners

How to grow

Direct sow 1" deep at a soil temperature of 65 to 85F after frost danger passes; germination takes 7 to 10 days. Grow in full sun and well-draining, fertile soil (pH 6.0 to 6.8), spacing 4" apart. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Let pods dry on the plant for dry beans, or harvest tender for fresh use.

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