Quantity
About 40 seeds
Exposure
Sun
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Family
Fabaceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
The organic 'Hopi Black' dry bean is a fascinating heirloom variety, prized for its deep black seeds, excellent productivity, and high nutritional value in the vegetable garden. With its compact habit and reliable growth, Phaseolus vulgaris var. nana easily integrates into home gardens while promising an abundant harvest of long-storing dry beans. Its pods, initially discreet, mature slowly to reveal intense black, shiny, and dense beans that evoke both visual richness and culinary rusticity. In the kitchen, its sustained flavor and generous texture make it an excellent choice for chilis, soups, stews, and nourishing traditional preparations. Well-suited to cooler climates, this dry bean allows northern gardeners to harvest a valuable reserve crop without sacrificing quality. In the garden, it also contributes to soil balance like other legumes, while occupying space with sobriety and efficiency. Its simple cultivation, good storage, and heritage character make it a particularly rewarding variety for those who enjoy harvesting for both the current season and the months to come. It is a robust, flavorful, and sustainable dry bean, perfect for enriching the vegetable garden with history, substance, and resilience.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
2.5 to 4 cm (1 to 1.6 in)
Establishment temperature
18 to 30 °C (64 to 86 °F)
Establishment time
7 to 14 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Friable and well-drained
Watering
Moderate
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
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Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJuly to August
HarvestAbout 90 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsCorn, squash, radishes
Avoid planting withLeeks, onions
Chili, soup, refried bean, stew, preservation
