Organic 'Black Valentine' dwarf bean

Latin name Phaseolus vulgaris var. nana
Quantity per packet About 40 seeds
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Product
identification
Latin namePhaseolus vulgaris var. nana
FamilyFabaceae
TypeVegetable
CycleAnnual
Quantity per packAbout 40 seeds
Code produitJAREC-0108
Product
description

The organic 'Black Valentine' bush bean is a valuable heirloom variety, appreciated for its early maturity, robustness, and abundant harvests in cooler season vegetable gardens. With its compact and upright habit, Phaseolus vulgaris var. nana easily fits into small plots and intensive cultivation, while offering abundant and consistent production. Its tender, long, and flavorful pods are easily harvested from accessible plants, making this variety as practical as it is effective in the garden. Well-suited to northern climates, it develops steadily once the soil is well warmed, quickly providing a fresh and nourishing harvest. In the kitchen, its pleasant texture and good holding quality after harvest make it an excellent choice for immediate consumption, as well as for canning and freezing. Its orderly silhouette gives the vegetable garden an impression of controlled vigor, while its discreet flowering attracts beneficial life among summer crops. Easy to grow and reliable in production, it is perfect for gardeners looking for a dependable and high-performing heirloom variety. It is a heritage, productive, and flavorful bush bean, perfect for combining simplicity, yield, and quality in the vegetable garden.

Sowing
guide
Sowing periodMay to July
Sowing depth2.5 to 4 cm (1 to 1.6 in)
Germination temperature16 to 30 °C (61 to 86 °F)
Germination time7 to 14 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Well-drained and warm
Watering
Regular
Container
growing
true
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
Steaming, canning, freezing, fresh harvest, food-producing garden
Bloom period
June to August
Harvest
50 days after sowing
Size
and facts
Height40 to 50 cm (16 to 20 in)
Spread30 to 40 cm (12 to 16 in.)
Planting
partners
Good companions
Corn, carrots, beetroots
Avoid planting with
Onions, leeks
The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.