Bean – Black Valentine

An heritage variety cultivated since the late 19th century, Black Valentine’s green and round beans are 12 to 15 cm long and have no string. Good flavor and good productivity. Dwarf plant of 45 cm height. Good resistance to the mosaic of the bean. The seeds are black and shiny.

Growing tips

Conditions of germination:

depth of sowing: 2.5 cm

optimal temperatures of germination: 18 to 29ºC

time for germination: 5 to 12 days

When to sow:

direct sowing after any risk of frost when the soil is warm (18ºC and above)

Sowing technique: in line

draw a line in the soil (in a pot or in the ground), then sow the seeds in it

Distance in the garden:

between plants: 10-15 cm

between rows: 45 cm

Height of the plants: 45 cm

Soil: rich and well drained

Exposure: full sun

Days to harvest (from sowing): 50 days

Specificity:

Sow every two weeks until the end of July for a continuous harvest

QUICK STATS

Number of seeds: ±60

Difficulty: Easy

Type: Heirloom / Open pollinated

Lifecycle:Annual

Additional information

Weight            25 g

Difficulty         

Easy

Sowing          

Direct

Lifecycle        

Annual

Root cellar     

No

Sowing season        

Spring, Summer