Black Turtle
Common Bean · Dry
Heirloom
Phaseolus vulgaris
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Fabaceae (Pea family) · Genus: Phaseolus
Characteristics
Color
Black
Flavor
Rich / Complex
Growth Habit
Bush
Intended Use
Fresh / Salad
Texture
Meaty / Dense
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
❄
Hardiness
Warm-Season/Tender
☀
Exposure
Full Sun
💧
Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Germination
6–14 days
at 60–95 °F
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Days to Maturity
90–95 days
Plant Height
1 2/3 ft
Mature Spread
8 in
How to Plant
🏠
Start Indoors
Not Recommended / Direct Sow Only
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Direct Sow (Spring)
0-2 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
14-16 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
1/2–1 1/2 in
Seed Spacing
2–6 in
Row Spacing
18–36 in
Thin To
3–6 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
60–85 °F
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Soil Temp
60–95 °F
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Air Temp
32–90 °F
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