Black Valentine Bean

Scientific Name: Phaseolus vulgaris 'Black Valentine'

Plant type

annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

1-12

Black Valentine Bean plant details

Black Valentine Bean is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Black Valentine Bean

Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
Uses: edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Black Valentine Bean

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This double-duty heirloom was introduced before 1850 & is still a popular bean today! One of the best bush beans for early planting, as it tolerates cool temperatures well. Beans are deep green, 6” long & stringless. When picked very young, they make a flavorful & fresh snap bean & if allowed to dry, the jet-black beans make excellent soup! The flavor is rich & nutty. This bush bean would benefit from a little bit of support to grow through or lean on, but it needs no trellis or heavy rigging! Start by picking beans young at first to ensure best production. Rich soil, of course! 50-67 days.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Gardening facts about Black Valentine Bean plant

How to Grow Black Valentine Bean

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant