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Beans Black Valentine HEIRLOOM Seed
$2.19
Black Valentine beans are stringless at all stages and average 16-18 inches in length. The dark green pods grow straight and slender on a bush plant.
Flavor: Rich and creamy flavor
Preparation Ideas: A great variety to use in chili
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 19
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 6-8 Days
Days to Maturity: 48-70 Days
Growth Type: Bush
Planting Depth: 1-1.5"
Seed Spacing: 3'/8"
Disease Resistance: Slight drought
Instructions: Sow seed when soil is warm and all danger of frost is past. Plant 2 seeds every 4 inches. Soaking seeds overnight before planting will speed germination. Thin to 1 plant every 4 inches when plants have 4 leaves. Pick early and often to encourage production. Sow every 2 weeks until 8 weeks before fall frost.
Suggestions: Avoid working around beans when wet; this may spread diseases. When weeding, hoe gently because beans are shallow-rooted. Mulch plants only after thinning.