{"product_id":"pinto-bean-seeds","title":"Pinto Bean Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003ePinto Bean Seeds for Planting | Dry Shelling Beans | Homegrown Pantry Beans\u003cbr\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003cbr\u003eListing is for 1 packet of minimum 20 seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pinto Bean is a popular heirloom-style dry bean known for its beautiful cream-colored seeds decorated with reddish-brown speckles, which give this bean its name, meaning \"painted\" in Spanish. One of the most widely enjoyed beans in Mexican and Southwestern cuisine, pinto beans are prized for their mild, earthy flavor and wonderfully creamy texture when cooked. Unlike green beans that are typically harvested for their tender pods, pinto beans are primarily grown for their mature seeds, which are allowed to dry on the plant before harvesting. The speckled beans develop a uniform light brown color when cooked and are perfect for making homemade refried beans, hearty chili, soups, stews, burritos, rice and bean dishes, and traditional Mexican recipes. Pinto beans grow best during warm weather in full sun and produce pods filled with nutritious, protein-rich beans that can be dried and stored for months, making them an excellent addition to any homegrown pantry. Whether you're interested in growing your own food, preserving your harvest, or enjoying fresh homegrown ingredients in your favorite recipes, pinto beans are a rewarding and practical crop for the vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLANTING\u003cbr\u003eGermination: 4-10 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGermination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures are 70-85ºF\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeed Sowing Depth: 1” deep \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSowing: Direct sowing is preferred after the last frost. In warmer climates can also direct sow at end of summer for a fall harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow and When to Harvest:\u003cspan\u003e Pinto beans are typically ready to harvest approximately 90–110 days after planting, depending on the variety and growing conditions. For dried beans, allow the pods to fully mature on the plant until they turn brown, become dry and brittle, and the beans inside feel hard. Harvest the dried pods by hand, then break them open to remove the beans. Spread the harvested beans in a well-ventilated area to finish drying completely before storing them in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Properly dried pinto beans can be stored for months and used in your favorite homemade recipes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jerrasgarden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51469190988001,"sku":"BEAN028","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4012\/2081\/files\/pintobeans1.jpg?v=1794407879","url":"https:\/\/www.jerrasgarden.com\/products\/pinto-bean-seeds","provider":"Jerra's Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}