Bean 'Henderson's Black Valentine'

Pole variety, provide support.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Henderson's Black Valentine 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. Henderson's Black Valentine requires a soil ph of 6.0 - 6.8 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil.

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 Henderson's Black Valentine about 14 days after your last frost date.

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

Originated from Peter Henderson & Co. in 1897