Bean Dry Pinto - 100 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds
Bean Dry Pinto is a vigorous, drought-tolerant bush bean variety known for its high yield and versatility. This heirloom variety produces 18 to 24-inch tall bushes with 3 to 4-inch long flat, green pods containing light tan/brown speckled beans. While it can be used as snap beans when young, it’s primarily grown to maturity and harvested as a dry bean. Key Features: Size & Shape: Produces compact 18 to 24-inch tall bushes with 3 to 4-inch long flat pods filled with speckled beans. Multi-purpose Use: Can be used both as a snap bean when young and as a dry bean for winter use. High Protein: Pinto beans are high in protein and commonly used in Mexican dishes like refried beans. Nitrogen-fixer: This plant fixes nitrogen in the soil, making it beneficial for crop rotation. Chop up the plant and work it back into the soil. Harvest Time: Harvest the pods when they are completely dried on the vine, or pick them young for snap beans. Germination Rate: Germination rate about 80% or b