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Bean 'Black turtle'

Phaseolus vulgaris

Black turtle is part of the Phaseolus genus and is a Bean variety. Its scientific name is Phaseolus vulgaris 'Black turtle'. Black turtle grows as an Annual and is a Vegetable. Being an Annual, it tends to grow best over the course of a single year. Black turtle normally grows to a max height of 1.30 feet (40.0 cm metric).

Mexico is believed to be where Black turtle originates from.

Black turtle Bean is normally fairly low maintenance and is normally quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.

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How to grow Bean 'Black turtle'

  • Full Sun

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  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Black turtle is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 5 - 13 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Black turtle tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 6.0 and 6.8 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Black turtle from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 3.9 inches (10.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 1.95 inches (5.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Black turtle about 14 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting Black turtle

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Black turtle is a tender plant.

Harvesting Black turtle

Bean 'Black turtle' information

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