Bulk: Black Turtle Bean Seeds

For single packets, click here The best dried variety for Latin American and Caribbean cuisine. Dwarf, compact plants with semi-runners bear profuse yields of 7 to 8 small, shiny black beans per pod. Pods are tender and crisp enough to be used as snap beans if picked early. Dense, meaty texture when dry. Grows well everywhere except the extreme North. Days to Maturity: 85 Sow Method: Direct Sow Sow Depth: 1 Inch Spacing: 2 Inches Sun: Full Sun Height: 18 – 24 Inches Bush Catalog Page: 28