Pinto Bush Bean Seeds for Shelling, Heirloom Plants for Garden Beds and Containers, 90–95 Days to Maturity
Pinto bush bean seeds grow into compact, upright plants for harvesting the familiar brown-speckled beans used in chili and refried beans. Their bush habit typically needs no trellis, making them a practical choice for containers as well as garden beds.
This non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom is an annual shelling bean with a listed maturity of 90–95 days. Grow it in full sun and well-draining soil, then let pods dry on the plant for a dry bean harvest.
Features
- Compact bush plants typically grow without a trellis or pole.
- Suitable for containers, raised beds, garden plots and greenhouses.
- Shelling beans develop a tan and brown-speckled appearance.
- Harvested pinto beans have a creamy texture and mild, earthy flavor when prepared.
- Direct sowing avoids the root disturbance associated with transplanting.
Specifications
- Product type: Vegetable Seeds
- Variety: Pinto bush shelling bean
- Botanical name: Phaseolus vulgaris
- Seed characteristics: Non-GMO, open-pollinated, heirloom
- Life cycle: Annual; not intended to overwinter
- Days to maturity: 90–95
- Days to germination: 5–10
- Plant height: 24–36 inches
- Plant width: 10–20 inches
- Light: Full sun
- Direct sowing: Sow when soil temperatures are reliably above 60°F
- Germination temperature: 70–90°F
- Soil: Well-draining, nutrient-rich loam; pH 6.0–6.8
- Package sizes: 30 g Packet; 4 oz; 1 lb; 5 lb; 25 lb
- Approximate seeds per package: 30 g: 75; 4 oz: 300; 1 lb: 1,200; 5 lb: 6,000; 25 lb: 30,000
Frequently Asked Questions
Do these pinto bush beans need a trellis?
Pinto bush beans typically do not need a trellis or pole. Their compact, upright growth makes them suitable for containers, raised beds and garden plots.
Should I start pinto bean seeds indoors?
Direct sow these pinto bean seeds rather than transplanting them. Wait until soil temperatures are reliably above 60°F, since beans grow best without root disturbance.
When should I harvest pinto beans for dry storage?
Harvest pinto beans for dry storage when the pods are fully dry and brittle and the beans rattle inside. The variety has a listed maturity of 90–95 days; shell the dried pods and ensure the beans are thoroughly dry before storing.
How many seeds are in each package?
The 30 g packet contains approximately 75 pinto bean seeds. Approximate counts for larger packages are 300 in 4 oz, 1,200 in 1 lb, 6,000 in 5 lb and 30,000 in 25 lb.
What growing conditions do pinto bush beans prefer?
Pinto bush beans prefer full sun and well-draining, nutrient-rich loamy soil with a pH of 6.0–6.8. Keep moisture consistent during flowering and pod development, and water at soil level without leaving the soil waterlogged.