Black Turtle
Variety
Black Turtle
Approved Data
created by steffen a. at 15.11.2021
Features
Color
green
Season Overview
Propagating
Planting
Harvest
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Description
Old variety. Origin: Central/South America, ca. 1815. Forms small, black beans. Height of growth 40-50 cm. Mostly the seeds are used. Dry bean. Excellent taste. High yielding and easy to care for. For classic dishes such as soups, chilies and bean puree. Remain black even after cooking.
Non hybrid
Not frost resistant
Growing tips
The 'Black Turtle' bean has a slight tendency to tendrils, but does not require stalks. Mound up after germination. Can also be sown in clusters.
Details
Light requirement
Semi-shaded
Water requirement
Wet
Soil
Medium (loamy)
Nutrient requirement
Low
Plant distance
8 cm
Row spacing
52 cm
Seeding depth
1 cm
Companion Plants
Asparagus
Beetroot
Black salsify
Blackberry / Brambles
Borage
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage (Cabbage)
Cabbage (Savoy cabbage)
Caraway / Meridian fennel / Persian cumin
Cauliflower
Celery (Celeriac / Celery root)
Celery (Celery)
Chard
Collard greens (Kale)
Collard greens (Tuscan kale / Dinosaur kale / Palm tree kale)
Common marigold
Cucumber / Gherkin
Dill
Kohlrabi / German turnip / Turnip cabbage
Lettuce (Lettuce)
Lettuce (Radicchio / Italian chicory)
Napa cabbage / Chinese cabbage
Nasturtium
Oregano
Pak Choi
Physalis
Potato
Radish
Radishes
Rhubarb
Rutabaga / Swedish turnip
Sage
Savory
Spinach (Summer)
Strawberry
Sunflower
Tarragon
Turnip
Antagonistic Plants
Diseases
No diseases
Pests
Aphids
Land snails
