Bulk Bean, Midnight Black Turtle (Phaseolus vulgaris), Untreated Seeds, Certified Organic !

Organic Black Turtle Bean also known as turtle beans, caviar criollo, and frijoles negros.
Latin America and the Caribbean, they are a major staple food

1 lb package contains approximately 2,400 seeds

This old heirloom variety was introduced in the late 1700's, and has beautiful, jet black seeds. Bush variety bean are heat resistant, has a good disease tolerance. The black turtle bean is a small black bean.

(Midnight Black Turtle Soup Bean)

Annual bush bean. 90 to 100 days to maturity. Sow 2 rows per 4 foot wide raised bed, or if row cropping sow seeds 6 inches apart in rows 4 feet apart. Wait until pods go crispy dry before harvest. Easy to separate and winnow, these are among the most productive of protein sources for both gardeners and small farmers. We allow these to mature on the bush, and then just before frost we pull up the bush, which is easy to do, shake off the dirt from roots, which are small, and hang the plants in shed or under eaves to dry completely before threshing and winnowing. Latin America and the Caribbean, they are a major staple food. Turtle Beans are among the least allergenic of all bean types.

They cook quickly in 1-1/2 hours. They are often served in thick soups with rice. Makes a nice black bean dip. This bean is a basic staple for many Mexican, Caribbean dishes.

Traditional 2-3-feet. (60-90days) Drought tolerant bean is extremely adaptable, it grows well in a wide range of latitudes. Planting Depth: 1/2-inch, Soil Temp. for Germ: 70-90-Degree F, day to Germ: 4-7 Plant Spacing: 3-6-inch, day to Maturity: 60-90 Full Sun Moderate Water
Vegetable Botanical Name: Phaseolus vulgaris

Other Common Names: Black Turtle Soup

Vegetable Duration: Annual

Vegetable Days to Maturity: 90

Vegetable Seeds Per Oz: 150

Vegetable Height: 12" to 24"

Vegetable Spacing: 3" to 6"

Vegetable Planting: Direct sow outside after danger of last frost. Plant about 4" apart and 1" below soil surface. Rows should be spaced at 24"-30" apart.

Vegetable Seed Saving: Allow bean pods to dry on plant; then break them open to collect the large bean seeds. Clean and dry the seeds before storage in cool dry conditions.