Grow a versatile and delicious dual-purpose bean with our Black Coco seeds. This treasured heirloom can be enjoyed as a young, tender green snap bean, but it truly shines when the beans are allowed to mature and dry. The beautiful, jet-black beans have a rich, potato-like flavor and a wonderfully creamy texture, making them an exceptional choice for soups, chilis, and salads. These productive and reliable plants are a must-have for any home gardener seeking a bean with multiple uses.
⭐ What you'll love
- A versatile dual-purpose bean for both fresh green snaps and dry black beans.
- The dry beans have a rich, earthy flavor and a superb creamy texture.
- A very productive and reliable heirloom that is easy to grow.
- Excellent for hearty soups, stews, chilis, and baked beans.
🌿 Seed details
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Plant Name: Black Coco Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
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Seed Quantity: Approx. 30 seeds
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Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Lifecycle: Annual
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Height: 18-24 inches (Bush habit)
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Days to Maturity: 55 days for snap beans, 85-95 days for dry beans
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USDA Zone: 3-9
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Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
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Sowing: Direct sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed to at least 60°F.
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Depth: Plant seeds 1 to 1.5 inches deep.
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Spacing: Space seeds 3-4 inches apart in rows that are 18-24 inches apart.
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Light Requirement: Full Sun.
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Soil: Prefers rich, well-draining soil.
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Harvest: Pick young for green beans, or allow pods to dry on the plant to harvest as a dry bean.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
