Black Turtle Bush Bean Seeds (Organic)

Black Turtle Bush Beans are a highly productive variety, producing small, glossy black beans full of rich flavor. These compact plants thrive in full sun and well-draining soil, maturing in approximately 90 days. Perfect for soups, stews, and Latin-inspired dishes, Black Turtle beans are easy to harvest and store, offering a long shelf life. With their robust flavor, culinary appeal, and ease of growth, Black Turtle Bush Beans are an excellent addition to any vegetable garden. Bean - Black Turtle - Phaseolus vulgaris Tender Annual Bush Bean.

Variety Details

• Botanical name: Phaseolus vulgaris
• Plant type: Annual
• Growth habit: Bush
• Crop category: Bean
• Kitchen profile: Black Turtle Bush Beans are a productive variety, producing small, glossy black beans full of rich flavor.
• Recorded feature: Open-Pollinated
• Product format: Seed packet with a separately listed bulk option

Sowing & Growing

• Soil Temperature: 65-85°F
• Planting Depth: 1"
• Germination: 7-10 Days
• Height At Maturity: 18"-24"
• Days To Maturity: 85-115 Days
• Sun/Shade: Full Sun
• Spacing After Thinning: 4"

Sow Black Turtle Bush Bean after the soil has warmed and cold, wet conditions have passed. Use the recorded spacing and provide support when the variety has a climbing habit. Check moisture at root depth, especially during flowering and pod development, while avoiding a rigid calendar. Harvest pods at the stage described for the variety and continue checking plants as more pods develop. Allow seed-saving or dry-bean pods to mature according to the intended use.

The mellow flavor of the Black Turtle Bean is reminiscent of mushrooms.

Great for soups and refried beans, black beans are a staple of Latin American, Creole, and even Cuban cuisine.

Soil Temperature: 65-85°F Planting Depth: 1" Germination: 7-10 Days Height At Maturity: 18"-24" Days To Maturity: 85-115 Days Sun/Shade: Full Sun Spacing After Thinning: 4" Approx Seeds per Pack: 50 | Per 1/2 lb bulk: 1236

Before sowing Black Turtle Bush Bean, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

Use a dated label for Black Turtle Bush Bean and compare actual emergence, growth, and harvest or bloom timing with the ranges in the current record. Local soil, temperature, light, moisture, and planting date can shift results. Keep observations with the remaining packet so the next sowing can be adjusted without replacing product-specific measurements with a universal calendar.

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