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Bisbee Black

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Vigna unguiculata. Original seeds came from a Native American in Bisbee, AZ, who gave them to a truck driver, who passed them on to James Cowan, an NS/S member in Missouri. Solid black seeds, a geat producer in the low desert! From our Seed Bank Collection.

Origin: high desert, 5518' elevation
A warm season crop
Can be grown with or without support
Approx. 5g/25 seeds per packet.
Limit 3 packets

$3.95

Bisbee black thriving in Phoenix

I planted these as cover crops for my raised beds and in my fruit tree basins in Phoenix in May. I think all of them germinated and are doing great. I haven’t harvested any beans yet but will. 5 stars

Exceeded expectations

I bought these to try as a summer cover crop in the Phoenix area. I couldn’t believe how fast they sprouted (100% came up). I had a lot of black aphids on 2/12 plants. I sprayed them with soap water, but nearly killed the plants! I thought they were gonners, but was pleasantly surprised that they have bounced back. The aphids came back to two of the plants, but are staying away from the rest of the plants are thriving even in the summer heat.

Almost 50 days from germination

Deep-green, bushy foliage at 12 inches height.

Blossoms beginning to develop.

Excellent condition.

All that were planted are growing beautifully!

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Bisbee Black

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