Growing Shell Pinto Garden Seeds

Germination Details

• Germination: 62%
• State (Utah) Requirements: 75%
• Suggested Use/s: Microgreens, Cover Crops, Food Storage
• Special Directions: This seed is -12% below standard. Increase the number of seeds you plant accordingly to make sure you get the growth you envision.

What is "Below Standard Seed"?

Simply put, it is seed that doesn't meet our state's (Utah) germination standard, a standard that varies slightly from seed to seed. Any seed intended for gardening that has a below standard germination rate cannot be sold alongside those that meet the state requirements (which often reflect the national requirements for germination).

We send samples of all our seed to the Utah Department of Agriculture, where they perform several tests to assess the quality of the seed. These state-wide and national seed standards are in line with Association of Official Seed Analysts (AOSA), which exist to ensure consumers that they are getting the highest quality seed, as advertised. Since this seed doesn't meet the state standard, we mark it as "Below Standard Seed".

Below standard seeds are non-refundable.

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• Latin Name: Phaseolus vulgaris
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• Days to Maturity: 95-100 days
• Hardiness Zone: 3-12
• Planting Depth: 1-2 inches
• Plant Spacing: 4-6 inches
• Row Spacing: 18-24 inches
• Growth Habit: 24 to 30 inches tall. Support not required.
• Soil Preference: Well-draining, ph level 6 to 7
• Temp Preference: Warmer
• Light Preference: Full sun is required.
• Pests/diseases: Beetles, deer, rabbits are drawn towards these plants.
• Color: Light brown with dark brown streaks
• Flavor: Classic bean for refried beans

Pinto beans don't do well when being transplanted, so it's best to sow them directly outdoors. They work well being grown alongside cucumbers, celery, and strawberries. Sow the seeds at a depth of one and a half to two inches in soil with a PH level of six to seven. There should be four to six inches between plants, with a space of at least two feet between rows. It is okay to let the beans dry out while growing, and watering should be done sparingly. After about ninety days, the beans should be firm and ready to be picked.

Pinto beans should be harvested only when the beans and pods are dry, but before pods have split open. Pods can be snapped off branches at the base and beans can be shelled out of the pod for storage. Freeze your pinto bean harvest for several hours to kill any insects. These dried beans are beige with brown streaks, but they turn a uniform brown when cooked. The classic bean for refried beans and a favorite pot bean that pairs well with pork or beef. Rich source of minerals and vitamins with high fiber and low-calorie benefits.

Seeds Per Package:

• 30 g Packet - Approximately 75 Seeds
• 4 oz - Approximately 300 Seeds
• 1 lb - Approximately 1,200 Seeds
• 5 lb - Approximately 6,000 Seeds
• 25 lb - Approximately 30,000 Seeds