Black Bean Seeds - Bean, 15 seeds

Quantity: 15 Seeds / pack

Black bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), also called black turtle bean, is a warm-season annual legume grown for its glossy black dry beans. They are a classic ingredient for black bean soup, rice and beans, and chili. This packet contains 15 seeds.

Seed Information

• Type: Vegetable Seeds
• Common Name: Black Bean
• Botanical Name: Phaseolus vulgaris
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Watering: About 1 inch of water per week
• Growth Habit: Bushy, self-supporting plants
• Soil Type: Loose, well-drained, friable soil
• Planting Time: After the last frost

Growing Instructions

• When to Plant: Direct sow after the last frost when the soil has reached at least 60°F (15°C); beans dislike transplanting.
• Soil: Loose, well-drained soil; avoid overfertilizing with nitrogen.
• Sunlight: Full sun all day.
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during germination and pod production; about 1 inch per week.
• Spacing: Sow 1 inch deep, about 3 inches apart in rows 18-30 inches apart.
• Germination: 7-10 days in warm soil; cold, wet soil causes seeds to rot.
• Harvest: Fresh pods about 50-75 days after planting; for dry beans, leave the pods on the plant until fully dry, then shell.
• Tips: Mulch around young plants to retain moisture and smother weeds; pick fresh pods regularly to prolong production.