Description
50 Seeds per pack
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(Phaseolus vulgaris) 85-95 days. Dry or Shell Bean Pinto Bush Bean a popular bean in the Southwest and Mexican cooking. Very flavorful and smells great when cooking. Pinto Bush Bean plants are half-runner type, reaching about 36″, which can grow without trellising, but produce a little better with something to climb. Plants produce lots of 4½-6½” pods borne near the crown of the plants. Broad pods contain 5-6 slightly flattened, oval, light buff seeds speckled with brown. Pinto Bush Beans are high in protein, fiber, B vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, potassium and iron. Great flavor and great nutrition all in this popular dry bean! Pinto Bush Beans are popular for refried beans, soups, chili, baked beans, or bean dip, and can be substituted for kidney beans or red beans in recipes.
Planting Instructions for Pinto Bush Bean Seeds
Sow Heirloom / Open Pollinated Pinto Bush beans 1-2″ deep, 2-6″ apart, in rows 18-36″ apart, in full sun after danger of frost. Soaking bean seeds in water 1-2 hours before planting speeds germination. Germination occurs in 4-16 days in soil 60-85°F. Provide support for heirloom pole bean varieties. For heirloom snap beans, harvest when beans are 3-6″ long. For bush dry beans, leave pods on plants until pods are dry, brown, and crisp, and beans are hard and rattle in pod, if more drying is needed when danger of frost has arrived, pick pods or pull entire plant and hang upside down to dry further.
FAQ:
What is the typical use of Pinto Bush Beans in cooking?
Pinto Bush Beans are commonly used in Southwestern and Mexican dishes, including refried beans, soups, chili, baked beans, and bean dips.
How tall do Pinto Bush Bean plants grow?
They are half-runner types that reach about 36 inches, and while they can grow without support, they produce better yields if given something to climb.
What do Pinto Bush Bean seeds look like?
The beans are slightly flattened, oval, light buff in color, and speckled with brown, giving them a distinct appearance.
Can Pinto Bush Beans be substituted for other beans in recipes?
Yes, they can be used as a substitute for kidney beans or red beans in recipes, thanks to their versatile flavor and texture.
What are the nutritional benefits of Pinto Bush Beans?
They are high in protein, fiber, B vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and iron, making them a nutritious addition to various recipes.
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