dry bean seeds for planting Calypso Bush Bean Heirloom

dry bean seeds for planting Calypso Bush Bean HeirloomCalypso bean is a black and white bi colored heirloom with a distinctive pattern of color and the reason it is also known as ying yang the symbol of balance, or Orca colored like the seafaring whale. The pattern is retained when cooked, and the plump beans have a nutty, slightly sweet flavor, and creamy texture. Incredibly productive plants are well adapted to most climates. Bush type. 1 oz. (approx. 55 70 seeds) PLANTING Phaseolus vulgaris

Calypso bean is a black and white bi-colored heirloom with a distinctive pattern of color and the reason it is also known as ying yang- the symbol of balance, or Orca- colored like the seafaring whale. The pattern is retained when cooked, and the plump beans have a nutty, slightly sweet flavor, and creamy texture. Incredibly productive plants are well adapted to most climates. Bush type.

1 oz. (approx. 55-70 seeds)

PLANTING

Phaseolus vulgaris

Germination: 4-10 days

Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 70-85ºF

Seed Sowing Depth: 1” deep 

Sowing Outdoors: After the last frost with soil temperatures above 60ºF. Sow 2-3” apart. Planting in soil under 60ºF results in poor germination. 

How much does a packet plant: 12-15 foot single row 

Harvest: Leave beans on the plant until most of the leaves have turned brown and pods are dried and withered. If fall weather is wet or frost threatens the harvest, pull up the plants, and finish drying indoors. 

Tips: Grow in light, well-drained soil, and provide adequate, even moisture, especially at flowering time. Dry soil can result in low yields and fibrous pods. Do not over-fertilize with nitrogen which results in a surplus of foliage and low, delayed pod growth. Adding inoculant at planting time aids in a larger harvest and more robust plants.