{"product_id":"bean-dry-midnight-turtle-black-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Bean Dry Midnight Turtle (Black) 100 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(30, 20, 60);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Turtle Black Bean\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e produces small, shiny black turtle beans native to Mexico — cherished for their role in Central and South American cuisine and prized for their rich, satisfying texture and deep, earthy flavor. These high-protein, antioxidant-packed beans are one of the most popular dried beans worldwide, essential for soups, burritos, rice dishes, and Latin-inspired cooking. Midnight Turtle is a dual-use variety: harvest pods young and tender as snap beans, or allow to fully dry on the vine for a long-lasting pantry staple. As a natural nitrogen fixer, bean plants also enrich your soil — chop and incorporate spent plants to improve fertility for future crops. Ready in approximately 90 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(8, 79, 11);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 99%. Test Date: 1\/26. TLM.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(5, 72, 5);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 70%.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Midnight Turtle Black Bean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Use Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest young as tender snap beans OR allow to fully dry on the vine for shelf-stable dried black beans — maximum versatility from one planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional 99% Germination Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the highest germination rates in our bean lineup — reliable, vigorous sprouting season after season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Protein \u0026amp; Antioxidant-Rich:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black beans rank among the most nutrient-dense legumes available — excellent plant-based protein source and rich in antioxidants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Builder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fixes atmospheric nitrogen naturally — chop and till spent plants into the soil to enrich fertility for future crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Latin Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic black turtle bean used in traditional Mexican, Central American, and South American cuisine — rich, earthy flavor that holds up beautifully in long-cooked dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom \u0026amp; Open-Pollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passed down through generations — save seeds year after year for a self-sustaining garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants whose DNA has not been altered in ways that do not occur naturally through traditional breeding methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires full sun — at least 6 to 8 hours per day — for best growth and pod fill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–6.8. Beans fix their own nitrogen — avoid over-fertilizing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow outdoors after last frost when soil temps reach 60°F. Great for both spring and fall planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 1–2 inches deep, 3–4 inches apart in rows 18–24 inches apart. Thin to 6 inches apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist during germination and early growth. Reduce watering as pods begin to dry down for harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal fertilization needed — beans fix atmospheric nitrogen. A light balanced fertilizer at planting is sufficient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting as Snap Beans:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick young pods at 3–4 inches before seeds swell for fresh eating as snap beans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting Dry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow pods to dry fully on the vine — approximately 90 days. Harvest when pods are papery and rattle when shaken. Shell and dry further indoors before storing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Enrichment:\u003c\/strong\u003e After harvest, chop spent plants and till into the soil to return fixed nitrogen and organic matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has taken the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 13, 115);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(7, 13, 115);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safeseedpledge.org\/\" title=\"Seed Integrity Pledge\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e David answers all customer service questions. 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