Bush Bean/ Dry Bean/ Snap Bean (when young)
Why do we like this bean?
Pinto is an ancient bean from Mexico. The speckled/mottled pattern is reminiscent of a pinto horse, after whom it is named. Much like its genetically diverse namesake, Pinto the bean is a deep well of genetics that gives it the ability to adapt to a variety of conditions. Our strain is a compact bush bean that is early, hardy and reliable. You can eat the young beans as green beans. Or wait until the pods are mature for dry beans.
How to Plant: Plant bean seeds in the spring when the soil warms up. For us that is the end of May. Space seeds 3 inches or so apart and sow 1 inch or so deep. Thin to 6 inches apart once seedlings are up. You can also start bean seeds indoors about 2-3 weeks before you want to plant them outside to get a head start on things.
How to Pick Dry Beans: Pick beans when the pods are dry on the plant. All of our dry bean varieties have to reliably dry down by around Sept 15 (when we risk getting frost) and this one does. However, if there is a frost threatening and your beans still need time to dry, pick the pods and bring them inside to dry. They are ready as dry beans when the pods are ‘crunchy’ dry. Shell and use.
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