Seed To Table: Bean Bush - Calypso

"Whether you call them Calypso, the Yin Yang bean because of its unique design or the orca bean because it looks like a tiny killer whale, this unusual dry bean is pretty and delicious. Each bean has black and white markings with a contrasting dot. Cooked beans have a smooth texture and mild flavor that takes on the flavors in your favorite soup or stew. Each pod produces 4-5 seeds."

When to sow outside:

1 to 2 weeks after last frost when soil begins to warm 

When to start inside:

Not recommended 

Special Germination Instructions:

Seeds germinate best in warm soil 

Planting Guidelines:

Days to emerge: 3-10 days 

Seed depth: 1"

Seed Spacing: 2 seeds every 4"

Row Spacing: 18"-36"

Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 plant every 4"

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