Pinto Bean Seeds - Bean, 15 seeds

Quantity: 15 Seeds / pack

Pinto beans are the classic dry bean with speckled tan seeds, grown for drying and storing for soups and chili. Botanically they are Phaseolus vulgaris. Each packet contains 15 seeds.

Seed Information

• Plant type: dry shelling bean
• Common name: pinto bean
• Botanical name: Phaseolus vulgaris
• Life cycle: annual
• Sunlight: full sun
• Watering: moderate; water at the base and avoid wetting foliage
• Soil: well-draining, fairly fertile soil with pH 6.0-7.0
• Planting time: direct sow after all danger of frost, once soil is at least 60°F

Growing Instructions

• Direct sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed to at least 60°F.
• Plant seeds 1-1.5 inches deep, 2-4 inches apart, in rows 2-3 feet apart.
• Seeds generally germinate in 8-14 days when temperatures are between 70°F and 80°F.
• Grow in full sun in well-draining, fairly fertile soil; work compost in before planting.
• Once seedlings are established, water sparingly and let the soil dry slightly between waterings; water at the base to keep leaves dry.
• Dry beans are generally ready about 85-95 days after sowing.
• For dry beans, leave pods on the plant until they are dry and brittle, then shell and store in an airtight container.