Black Valentine Bush Bean

Type: Open-pollinated
Packet size: 20 seeds

Phaseolus vulgaris. Black Valentine is a productive dual-purpose bush bean that can be harvested young as a tender snap bean for fresh eating or allowed to fully mature as a dry/shell bean. The mature beans can be harvested as black dry beans for soups, stews, cooking, and long-term pantry storage. A versatile variety for gardeners who want both fresh green beans and beans for preserving and storage.

🌱 Growing Information How to Grow Black Valentine Bean from Seed

Planting Depth: 1 inch
Seed Spacing: 3–4 inches
Row Spacing: 18–24 inches
Germination Time: 7–10 days
Days to Harvest: 50–55 days for snap beans
Sun Requirements: Full Sun

Planting Tips:
Sow Black Valentine bean seeds directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil and keep evenly watered, especially during flowering and pod development. Harvest pods regularly while young and tender for use as fresh snap beans. For dry/shell beans, leave the pods on the plants until fully mature and dry. Shell the mature black beans and allow them to dry thoroughly before storing.

🌱 Dual-purpose bean — enjoy young as a fresh snap bean or harvest mature black dry beans for soups, stews, cooking, and pantry storage.

Pot Size: Large container (3–5+ gallons)