{"product_id":"black-valentine-bean-seeds","title":"Black Valentine Bush Bean","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-pollinated\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacket size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris.\u003c\/em\u003e Black Valentine is a productive \u003cstrong\u003edual-purpose bush bean\u003c\/strong\u003e that can be harvested young as a tender \u003cstrong\u003esnap bean for fresh eating\u003c\/strong\u003e or allowed to fully mature as a \u003cstrong\u003edry\/shell bean\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Growing Information How to Grow Black Valentine Bean from Seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanting Depth: 1 inch\u003cbr\u003eSeed Spacing: 3–4 inches\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing: 18–24 inches\u003cbr\u003eGermination Time: 7–10 days\u003cbr\u003eDays to Harvest: 50–55 days for snap beans\u003cbr\u003eSun Requirements: Full Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eDual-purpose bean — enjoy young as a fresh snap bean or harvest mature black dry beans for soups, stews, cooking, and pantry storage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot Size: Large container (3–5+ gallons)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cheap Seeds, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51465732161700,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/2660\/8036\/files\/Fresh_Black_Valentine_green_snap_beans_harvested_in_a_wooden_basket.png?v=1788559200","url":"https:\/\/cheapseeds.net\/products\/black-valentine-bean-seeds","provider":"Cheap Seeds, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}