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Black Valentine Green Bush Bean Seeds

Phaseolus vulgaris

5.00 (2 reviews)
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow black valentine green bush bean seeds outside at least 1 week after the last frost, since beans are quite sensitive to cold. They should be planted in rich, well drained soil with full sun exposure. If you have never planted beans in your garden before, treat the seeds with a powder inoculant to allow the process of nitrogen fixation to begin. Sow the black valentine green bush bean seeds 1" deep and 3" apart, in rows 2'-3' apart, and press down the earth above them for good soil contact. These seeds rot easily in wet soil, so do not over water them. Germination should take place 7-12 days after planting. For companion planting benefits, plant bush beans near carrots, cucumbers, or corn; avoid planting them near onions.

Growing: After germination, maintain soil moisture; beans have shallow roots, and need water at least once a week if the weather is dry. Mulching the plants helps conserve moisture and discourages weeds.

Harvesting: Expect your first beans about ten weeks after germination. Daily harvesting improves production; for best flavor and tenderness, pick the beans when they are no larger than a pencil in thickness, or from 4-8" long. Serve or preserve the same day you harvested them for the freshest taste.

Seed Saving: Near the end of the growing season, allow the beans to dry completely on the vine; the pods will be light brown, and the seeds will rattle inside. Remove the seeds from the pods. After the black valentine green bush bean seeds are completely dry, store them in a cool, dry place for up to a year.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Phaseolus vulgaris

Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Warm Season

USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Seeds per Ounce: 75

Planting Method: Direct Sow

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 18 Inches

Color: Purple

Black Valentine Green Bush Bean Seeds 5.0
Review By R williford

Black valentine beans

Received in timely fashion . Haven't planted yet

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Black Valentine Green Bush Bean Seeds 5.0
Review By Janet Parish

Black Valentine beans

Easy order process. Fast delivery. Look forward to seeing them grow.

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~100 Seeds) $3.48 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (~300 Seeds) $7.62 -+
1 Lb Mylar (454g) $12.00 Notify Me
5 Lb Mylar (2.27kg) $54.00 Notify Me
10 Lb Mylar (4.54kg) $96.00 Notify Me
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DESCRIPTION

This old heirloom bean is suitable for early planting and is grown for its versatility as either a snap bean or dry bean. The hardy plants grow up to 18" tall and bear 6" pods after about 60 days that are delicious and remain stringless at all times. The dried seeds are black.
Peter Henderson & Company first produced Black Valentine beans in 1897, selecting it for its versatility as both a snap bean an a dry soup bean. However, the vegetable we now recognize as the common bean has its roots in South America; some historians trace it back to the Pre-Incan civilization in Peru. When Columbus arrived in the New World, he found green beans growing with the maize of the Indians. Columbus and other European explorers introduced this new vegetable to their countries, where it eventually spread to the rest of Europe and all over the world.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow black valentine green bush bean seeds outside at least 1 week after the last frost, since beans are quite sensitive to cold. They should be planted in rich, well drained soil with full sun exposure. If you have never planted beans in your garden before, treat the seeds with a powder inoculant to allow the process of nitrogen fixation to begin. Sow the black valentine green bush bean seeds 1" deep and 3" apart, in rows 2'-3' apart, and press down the earth above them for good soil contact. These seeds rot easily in wet soil, so do not over water them. Germination should take place 7-12 days after planting. For companion planting benefits, plant bush beans near carrots, cucumbers, or corn; avoid planting them near onions.

Growing: After germination, maintain soil moisture; beans have shallow roots, and need water at least once a week if the weather is dry. Mulching the plants helps conserve moisture and discourages weeds.

Harvesting: Expect your first beans about ten weeks after germination. Daily harvesting improves production; for best flavor and tenderness, pick the beans when they are no larger than a pencil in thickness, or from 4-8" long. Serve or preserve the same day you harvested them for the freshest taste.

Seed Saving: Near the end of the growing season, allow the beans to dry completely on the vine; the pods will be light brown, and the seeds will rattle inside. Remove the seeds from the pods. After the black valentine green bush bean seeds are completely dry, store them in a cool, dry place for up to a year.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Phaseolus vulgaris

Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Warm Season

USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Seeds per Ounce: 75

Planting Method: Direct Sow

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 18 Inches

Color: Purple

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 2 reviews
5.0

Review By R williford

Black valentine beans

Received in timely fashion . Haven't planted yet

Review videos:

  • preview
5.0

Review By Janet Parish

Black Valentine beans

Easy order process. Fast delivery. Look forward to seeing them grow.