Dry Bean 'Cherokee Black'

Phaseolusvulgaris

Family
Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Phaseolus (FAZ-ee-oh-lus)
Species
vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Other Details
Propagation Methods
N/A
Seed Collecting
Lavender
Medium Purple
Soil pH requirements
Seed Type
Growth Habit
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Days to Maturity
Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Honolulu, Hawaii

Halifax, Massachusetts

Belding, Michigan

Stanton, Nebraska

Lenoir City, Tennessee

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | February 2007 | neutral

Description only: SSE says this about it: "Given to SSE in 1977 by the late Dr. John Wyche, SSE member from Hugo, OK. Dr. Wyche's ancesto...Read More

E
Belding, MI (Zone 5b) | January 2007 | positive

I grew this veggie this summer and it is one of the best snap bean in my garden let alone it was nearly pest free compared to the blue l...Read More

K
Welling, OK | February 2004 | positive

And these plants are quite beautiful. I planted them beside my little hoophouse frame, and they grew up the poles and into the branches ...Read More

B
Batavia, OH | November 2002 | positive

One of the most prolific dry bean producers I have seen. Each plant will have between 80 and 100 pods, each with 5 to 7 beans. -Blueflint

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