'Northern Pinto' Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris Origin: Pacific Northwest Improvement status: Cultivar Seeds per packet: ~40 Germination tested 11/2024: 94% Life cycle: Annual Pintos are the most common bean type in the US — and for good reason! They’re beautiful, delicious, and versatile. ‘Northern Pinto’ is a high-yielding pinto-type bean which has long been selected for northern climates. Egg-shaped beans are beige and splashed with brown dappling. Passed around the Seattle area for at least the last few decades, this strain has a high prevalence of darker brown inverted colored beans which make for a nice contrast. A great choice for those looking to add authentic flavors and textures to your cuisine. Pinto is a go-to for excellent BBQ beans, countless Mexican dishes, or your famous spicy chili. It is true — you might actually get in trouble for making refried beans with any other bean! With a comforting earthy flavor, its texture is similar to a kidney bean, but with a slightly softer, characteristically pow