Black Turtle, organic seed
Eco New variety
Information
Grow your own black beans, perfect for bean stews, Friday tacos, and Sunday roasts. The small Black Turtle has excellent flavor and is fast enough to produce a good harvest even during our short summers. The plant is quite small and compact with thin pods. It grows in a bush-like form, without runners, and produces a large yield despite the pods being short, around 10 cm. It's a joy to shell the beige, paper-like pods and discover the small, shiny black treasures inside.
The black bean has spread across the world from South and Central America, where it has been grown for centuries. Its hearty texture, good flavor, and high content of iron and protein are some of the reasons for its popularity. The name "Turtle" refers to its somewhat tough shell, but this is hardly noticeable once cooked, as the bean becomes tender and easy to chew. Annual.
One portion contains about 60 seeds.
| Product number: | 8440 |
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| Scientific name: | Phaseolus vulgaris |
| Botanic family: | The Bean Family - Fabaceae |
| Organic: | Yes |
| Days to maturity: | 100 |
| Lifespan: | Annual |
| F1 Hybrid: | No |
| New variety: | Yes |
| Sowing time: | May-June |
| Sowing depth: | 3-5 cm |
| Germination temperature: | 22-30°C |
| Germination time: | 7-10 days |
| Plant spacing: | 10-15 cm |
| Row spacing: | 35-50 cm |
| Height: | 40 cm |
| Plant location: | Sun |
| Harvest/blooming: | July-August |
| Seeds/g: | 5 seeds |
| Heirloom variety: | No |
Cultivation advice
Sowing
Do not sow too early. For if the seeds are to germinate and not rot, the soil must be warmed up to at least 12oC, preferably 16oC. Sow the beans 3-5 cm deep.Spacing
Keep 10-15 cm between the plants and 30-50 cm between the rows! The rows can be closer together in beds, but be careful. Beans should grow in an airy manner. If the climate is damp it is better to choose a wider distance between the plants and the rows. The Bean spot disease, a common fungal disease, can easily hit the plants, especially if they grow to close together.Harvest
The shelling bean is a neglected vegetable, which can be enjoyed in almost all the stages of its development. The pods are used as haricots verts and the seeds when they have swelled but not matured are used in dishes by themselves or in casseroles, soups etc. They are excellent for preserving and freezing.They are usually hardy and fast, but to get completely ripe, dry beans in central and northern Sweden, they should be grown under some form of protective sheet in most summers. A stretch of 10 meters yields at least 7-10 hg dry beans for winter storage.
