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Pinto

Common Bean · Dry

Heirloom

Phaseolus vulgaris

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Fabaceae (Pea family) · Genus: Phaseolus

About

This versatile bean may be harvested early as a shell bean or allowed to mature for dried beans. Half-runner type plants produce 5 inch pods with 5 to 6 meaty beans. Ideal for authentic Mexican dishes such as tamales, tacos, and refried beans. Also delicious baked.

Characteristics

Growth Habit
Bush

About the Plant

Life Cycle
Annual
Hardiness
Warm-Season/Tender
Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Germination
7–10 days
at 60–95 °F
Days to Maturity
85–102 days
Plant Height
1.5–2 ft
Mature Spread
1.5–2 ft
Fruit Size
4–5 in

How to Plant

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Start Indoors
Not Recommended / Direct Sow Only
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Direct Sow (Spring)
0-2 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
10-12 Weeks Before First Frost
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Container Friendly
Yes
Planting Depth
1–1.5 in
Seed Spacing
4 in
Row Spacing
20–30 in
Thin To
4 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
60–85 °F
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Soil Temp
60–95 °F
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Air Temp
32–90 °F

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Planting and Care Instructions

Sow seeds when the soil is warm and all danger of frost is past. Plant 2 seeds every 4 inches. Soaking seeds overnight before planting will speed germination. Thin to 1 plant every 4 inches when the plants have 4 leaves. Pick early and often to encourage production. Sow every 2 weeks until 8 weeks before fall frost.

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