BEAN: BLACK COCO

(PHASEOLUS VULGARIS)

(BUSH)

The round pods can be eaten young as a snap bean, or wait to harvest the big, robust black beans.

Black Coco soup & refried beans are culinary heroes with their creamy texture and versatility.

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate:  After risk of frost: OCT, NOV, DEC, JAN

Temperate: SEP – MAR

Sub – Tropical: APR, AUG – NOV

Tropical: MAR – AUG

Arid: MAR, APR, MAY, SEPT OCT, NOV

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 6-7.5

Rich, well-drained soil

GROWING TIPS

Direct sow 1 cm deep. Water once after sowing and not again till they germinate.

Space 10cm apart.

Provide support as the beans will rot if left on the ground.

DAYS TO HARVEST

60 Days

APPROX 20 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY