Pole Bean Seeds – Black Turtle

Grow vigorous climbing vines with Black Turtle Pole Bean Seeds (Heirloom), a productive variety valued for its hardy growth and glossy black beans. This heirloom type produces strong, climbing plants that thrive on trellises, poles, and vertical supports, making it an excellent choice for gardeners looking to maximize space and yield.

Black Turtle beans develop in sturdy pods on tall vines and are known for their reliable performance throughout the warm season. As a non-GMO variety with high germination, it grows well in raised beds, garden rows, or large containers with support.

Features

• Produces classic black turtle beans

• Climbing pole variety ideal for vertical gardening

• Heirloom, non-GMO seeds with high germination

• Hardy and productive warm-season crop

• Suitable for raised beds, garden rows, and containers with trellis support

Specifications

• Common Name: Black Turtle Pole Bean

• Botanical Name: Phaseolus vulgaris

• Variety: Black Turtle (Heirloom)

• Color: Glossy black beans in green pods

• Plant Type: Warm-season annual

• Planting Season: Late Spring to Early Summer

  • Zones 3–4: Sow May–June

  • Zones 5–6: Sow April–June

  • Zones 7–8: Sow March–May

  • Zones 9–10: Sow February–April

• Growing Zones: Suitable for Zones 3–10

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil Requirement: Fertile, well-drained soil

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Days to Maturity: 85–95 days

• Plant Height: 6–10 feet (climbing vines)

• Growth Habit: Pole bean requiring trellis or support