Description

Phaseolus vulgaris

A short season, dual purpose bush bean that can be eaten fresh as a snap bean or as a dry bean in soups. Prolific producer even under heavy weed pressure and adaptable to cooler soil conditions.
Black seeds. In the bean family, those with darker seed coats germinate better in cooler soils.
An heirloom variety introduced in 1897 by Peter Henderson and Company (as per Seed Savers Exchange). Original Seed Source: Turtle Tree Seed.
50 – 55 days (fresh) / 80 days (dry)

Grown by Fresh Roots Farm in Polson, MT.

A. 1 oz packet $3.50
B. 4 oz $8.00
C. 1/2 lb $12.00
D. 1 lb $20.00 [hr]

Growing tips:
Beans prefer warm soil to germinate, so it’s best to sow when you’ll have a few warm sunny days in a row. Light colored bean seeds are more susceptible to rot in cold wet soil than are dark colored beans, so you can get away with earlier sowing of the black or red bean seed.

Season: Direct sow after danger of spring frost, into warm soil. In Montana this is usually late May or June.

Germination: Seeds can pop up in just a few days in good conditions, or may take up to a week.

Sowing instructions: 1 seed every 4 inches, about an inch deep. 2-3 rows per 4′ bed, or in rows 2′ apart.