{"product_id":"bean-seeds-black-midnight-bush","title":"BEAN Seeds, Black Midnight Bush","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Black Midnight' Bush Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an heirloom, open-pollinated bush bean producing striking dark-black beans with a rich, earthy flavor. Compact and high-yielding, it suits raised beds and containers, and the beans can be eaten fresh or dried for storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, open-pollinated bush bean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 to 60 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6 to 8 hours)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, organic-rich, loamy, slightly acidic to neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 4 inches apart, rows 18 to 24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoups, stews, and chili\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalads and side dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh eating or dried storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaised beds and container gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. Plant seeds 1 inch deep, 2 to 4 inches apart in rows 18 to 24 inches apart. Keep the soil consistently moist, watering deeply once or twice a week during flowering and pod set. Harvest at 55 to 60 days while pods are full and firm, or leave them to dry on the plant for storage beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeep, earthy, and hearty. Young pods are crisp and tender, while mature dried beans hold a rich flavor well in long-cooked dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout 99Heirlooms\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e99Heirlooms is a seed company devoted to heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, giving home gardeners dependable seeds with the character and heritage of generations past.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"99Heirlooms.com","offers":[{"title":"7 grams","offer_id":50304495059222,"sku":"B-80-8056489","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/BEAN_Seeds_Black_Midnight_Bush.jpg?v=1764171452","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/bean-seeds-black-midnight-bush","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}