Description
| Seeds | 25 seeds $3.50 |
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Little Black Monkeys (Dry/Shelling Black Bush Bean)
Heritage: El Salvador
This shiny little black bean is closely linked to the historic Black Turtle Soup bean of Mexico. Little Black Monkeys have a dark purple hue to their seed colour, and are smaller and shinier than common black beans.
Use as a dry bean in soups or stews. Plants are extremely hardy and very productive. They are compact, but do have a tendency to sprawl. Easy to cook, with a rich, earthy flavour. Bush. Matures in 90 days. (3 seeds/g)
Tips for Growing Bountiful Beans! When the soil has warmed, plant Bush Beans 1” (2.5cm) deep and 2-3” (5-7.5cm) apart. Bush beans are excellent planting companions for; Celery, Cucumbers, Strawberries and Corn. However, do not plant them near Fennel or Onions. Similar to bush beans, Pole Beans also require warm soil. Plant 2” (5cm) deep in hills around poles or corn stalks, against a fence support or around long branches tied together at the top to form teepees. Sow 4-6 beans per hill. For all varieties of beans, full warm sun and good air circulation between the plants is essential for growth, and disease resistance. Do not plant pole beans around Sunflowers – they have a mutual dislike for each other! Bush and pole beans usually germinate within 3-7 days (60-85ºF/16-29ºC).
