Pinto Beans

Pinto beans do not sprout as reliably as some other beans. Because of their lower germination rate, pinto sprouts can be considered done even if… Read More »Will Pinto Beans Sprout?

Some plants go through this process more quickly than others. For a pinto bean, its germination usually begins after four to five days. Plants need… Read More »How Long Do Pinto Beans Take To Sprout?

Garbanzo beans, also called chickpeas, are not the same as pinto beans. They are smaller, lighter in color, & have a different flavor than pintos.… Read More »Are Garbanzo Beans And Pinto Beans The Same?

Water. Pinto beans need 1 inch of water per week. Use a drip irrigation system for supplemental watering to avoid splashing soil onto the leaves,… Read More »How Often Should You Water Pinto Beans?

Pinto beans are easy to grow and they provide excellent nutritional value. This indeterminate, large bush type bean variety grows best in full sun and… Read More »Are Pinto Beans A Bush Bean?

In 2010, Americans consumed approximately 3.3 pounds of dried pinto beans per person, which is almost four times as many as the next most popular… Read More »Why Are Pinto Beans Called Pinto?

Both the lima and the pinto (Spanish for “painted”) bean were cultivated by early Mexican and Peruvian civilizations more than 5,000 years ago. Can you… Read More »How Old Are Pinto Beans?

Once your beans are completely dry, you need to store them in an airtight container. I usually use a mason jar. Beans will store well… Read More »How Do You Store Pinto Beans From The Garden?

Wait to plant your seeds until four to six weeks after the final frost date in your area or when the soil temperature is above… Read More »Do You Have To Soak Pinto Beans Before Planting?

Pinto beans may help lower blood pressure, as well as total and LDL (bad) cholesterol, thereby decreasing your risk of heart disease. What beans are… Read More »Are Pinto Beans Good For High Blood Pressure?