Phaseolus vulgaris 'Black Turtle'
Shell Bean
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Shell Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Black Turtle') - Description
Young pods can be eaten like snap beans but it's better to let pods mature for dry shell beans. Tall bushes keep pods clean, off the ground. Use them for black bean soup and other dishes. 100 days from seeding to dry shell stage. GARDEN HINTS: In dry weather, keep soil well-watered, but do not work around or handle plants when wet. Pick young pods for fresh use. Better yet, let them mature, cut plants and dry well, then shell beans for later use.
Shell Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Black Turtle') - Growth
Needs full sun. Beans love the heat and are frost sensitive.
Shell Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Black Turtle') - Planting
Soak the newly potted bean seed once and then not water again until the bean germinates. This will prevent the seed from rotting.
Shell Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Black Turtle') - Pest
Pests include aphids, spider mites, whiteflies and cucumber beetles.
Shell Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Black Turtle') - Soil and irrigation
Needs regular water when the plants are actively growing.
