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'
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Full Sun
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Medium
Growing Black turtle from seed
By our calculations, you should look at sowing Black turtle about 14 days after your last frost date.
Transplanting Black turtle
Harvesting Black turtle
Bean 'Black turtle' information
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