Tamba Kuro Otsubu
From Beancyclopedia
| Tamba Kuro Otsubu | |
|---|---|
| Uses | |
| Growth Habit | bush |
| Maturity | late |
| Flower Color | |
| Pod Color | green |
| Seed Color | black |
| Seed Pattern | solid |
Name and History
Tamba is the name of a city (and formerly a province) in the Kansai region of Japan, and is known for its black soybeans. "Kuro" means "black." Not sure about the "Otsubu" part.
Description
Growth:
70 days to maturity. Needs warm days and cool nights for a good harvest.
Flowers:
Pods:
Seeds:
Large, black, round.
