BLACK VALENTINE BUSH BEAN. This is a pre-1850 Heirloom bean. Grown for it's meaty rich flavor. Makes great black bean burgers. Also soups / chili / dips. Use fresh or dried, also freezes well. The pod is green and the beans are black. Easy to grow from seed. Full sun and medium water, a little organic fertilizer if needed. These bush beans get about 16" tall and 12" wide and produce 6" - 7" pods until first frost. 1/4lb = 300+ seeds per order.

 

Phaseolus vulgaris.

 

Black valentine bush beans.

 

Full sun.

 

Spring.

 

Soil temp 75F+.

 

SOW - 1" deep, about 6"apart.Keep moist.

 

Germination 5-10 days.

 

Thin to 12".

 

Medium water.

 

Height 16" x 12" Wide.

 

Days to maturity 55 to 70 to first beans.

 

Pick pods when 6" or 7" every 2 to 3 days, and they will produce until first frost.