Offer your vegetable garden a reliable and flavorful harvest with BIO Dwarf Dry Bean Seeds - Black Turtle. This carefully selected organic variety is ideal for gardeners seeking a bushy, low-maintenance crop suitable for urban and family gardens. Harvest dark-colored, velvety dry beans, perfect for stews, chili, and slow-cooked dishes throughout the year.

Key Features

• Variety: Dwarf Dry Bean – Black Turtle, a bushy variety suitable for both garden and balcony.
• Organic cultivation: Certified organic seeds, non-GMO, environmentally friendly cultivation.
• Culinary use: Long-cooking dry beans, versatile in slow-cooked dishes, hearty soups, and traditional recipes.
• Ideal for: Beginner and experienced gardeners, small spaces, and crop rotations.

How to Grow and Harvest

1. When to sow: After the last frost, when the soil warms up and night temperatures remain mild.
2. Depth and spacing: Sow 2–3 cm deep, in rows spaced for good air circulation and easy access. Leave about 20–40 cm between plants and 45–60 cm between rows.
3. Exposure and soil: Full sun and well-drained soil, rich in organic matter, with a slightly neutral to slightly acidic pH.
4. Maintenance: Regular watering without waterlogging; the dwarf variety does not require trellising, simplifying cultivation in pots or in the ground.
5. Harvest: For dry beans, harvest when the pods dry out and the seeds inside are full. Count approximately 90 to 110 days after sowing, depending on climatic conditions.

Culinary Uses and Benefits

Black Turtle beans offer a fine flavor and creamy texture that lends itself perfectly to comforting dishes. Use them for:

• Rich stews and thick soups, adding robust depth and significant protein.
• Chili and Mexican dishes where their dark color and cooking color provide visual and gustatory character.
• Simple desserts and side dishes when dried and rehydrated, or mashed as a thick purée.

Why Choose These Organic Black Turtle Seeds

• Germination and maturation suitable for home cultivation, without compromising the organic quality of the seeds.
• Focus on a bushy dwarf variety, ideal for small spaces and urban balconies.
• Easy storage and traceability thanks to selected seeds, ready to plant and produce dry beans rich in plant proteins.

Practical Tips and Storage

To maximize your results, briefly soak the seeds before sowing to promote germination and ensure adequate air circulation around the plants. Store any remaining seeds in a cool, dry place, away from humidity, to prolong their viability for coming seasons. Once the dry beans are harvested, let them dry completely before storing them in a dark, airtight container to preserve their flavor and shiny black color.