Grow your own classic, rich-flavored black beans right at home! Black Turtle Beans are a trusted heirloom variety known for their compact bush growth, high yields, and excellent drought tolerance. Perfect for raised beds, backyard gardens, and small spaces.
These beans dry beautifully on the plant, store long-term, and are perfect for soups, rice bowls, chili, burritos, and canning. A must-have staple crop for any home gardener!
🌿 Plant Details
Growth Habit: Bush (no trellis needed)
Plant Height: 16–24 inches tall
Plant Spread: 12–18 inches wide
Days to Maturity: 85–95 days
Pod Type: Mature dry beans
Hardiness: Warm-season annual
🌞 Growing Instructions
Soil Temp to Plant: 65–85°F
Planting Depth: 1 inch
Spacing: 3–4 inches
Row Spacing: 18–24 inches
Sunlight: Full sun
Watering: Moderate; do not overwater once pods begin forming
Beans are ready when pods are dry and rattle when shaken. Shell and store in an airtight container.
📦 What You’ll Receive
Each packet contains 25+fresh, organically sourced Black Turtle Bush Bean seeds, hand-packed with care.
💚 Perfect For
✔ Home gardeners ✔ High-yield dry bean production ✔ Preppers & long-term food storage ✔ Small gardens, containers & raised beds
