{"id":475,"date":"2023-03-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-01T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/?p=475"},"modified":"2023-06-27T11:45:52","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T18:45:52","slug":"how-to-grow-pinto-beans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-pinto-beans\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Grow Pinto Beans &#8211; A Beginner&#8217;s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/How-to-Grow-Pinto-Beans.png\" alt=\"pinto beans plant growing in garden\" title=\"\"><br \/>\nPinto beans, botanically known as Phaseolus Vulgaris, are a versatile and easily-grown vegetable perfect for your home garden. Keep reading to discover the secrets to growing pinto beans and how to avoid common mistakes along the way.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-pinto-beans\/#Quick_Reference_Guide_for_Growing_Pinto_Beans\" title=\"Quick Reference Guide for Growing Pinto Beans\">Quick Reference Guide for Growing Pinto Beans<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-pinto-beans\/#Best_Time_to_Plant_Pinto_Beans\" title=\"Best Time to Plant Pinto Beans\">Best Time to Plant Pinto Beans<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-pinto-beans\/#How_to_Plant_Pinto_Beans_the_Right_Way\" title=\"How to Plant Pinto Beans the Right Way\">How to Plant Pinto Beans the Right Way<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-pinto-beans\/#How_Much_Sunlight_is_Needed_to_Grow_Pinto_Beans\" title=\"How Much Sunlight is Needed to Grow Pinto Beans\">How Much Sunlight is Needed to Grow Pinto Beans<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-pinto-beans\/#How_Much_to_Water_Pinto_Beans\" title=\"How Much to Water Pinto Beans\">How Much to Water Pinto Beans<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-pinto-beans\/#How_Long_Does_it_Take_Pinto_Beans_to_Germinate_and_Grow\" title=\"How Long Does it Take Pinto Beans to Germinate and Grow?\">How Long Does it Take Pinto Beans to Germinate and Grow?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-pinto-beans\/#When_to_Harvest_Pinto_Beans\" title=\"When to Harvest Pinto Beans\">When to Harvest Pinto Beans<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-pinto-beans\/#What_Can_Pinto_Beans_Be_Used_For\" title=\"What Can Pinto Beans Be Used For?\">What Can Pinto Beans Be Used For?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-pinto-beans\/#Can_Pinto_Beans_Grow_in_Pots_and_Containers\" title=\"Can Pinto Beans Grow in Pots and Containers?\">Can Pinto Beans Grow in Pots and Containers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-pinto-beans\/#Are_Pinto_Beans_Safe_for_Bees\" title=\"Are Pinto Beans Safe for Bees?\">Are Pinto Beans Safe for Bees?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Reference_Guide_for_Growing_Pinto_Beans\"><\/span>Quick Reference Guide for Growing Pinto Beans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid black;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\">\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid black; font-weight: bold;\"><\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid black; font-weight: bold;\">Pinto Beans<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f2f2f2;\">Best Time to Plant<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black;\">Around or just after the last spring frost<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f2f2f2;\">Ideal Soil Type<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black;\">Clay or silt loam<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f2f2f2;\">Soil pH Level<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black;\">6.0 to 7.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f2f2f2;\">Sunlight Requirement<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black;\">Full sun (at least 6 hours or more)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f2f2f2;\">Watering Requirement<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black;\">Keep soil consistently damp to the touch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f2f2f2;\">Germination Time<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black;\">7-10 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f2f2f2;\">Days to Harvest<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black;\">102 days from seed to harvest<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f2f2f2;\">Harvest Size<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black;\">8 cm to 20 cm in length and 1 cm to 2.5 cm in width<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f2f2f2;\">Can Be Grown in Pots?<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black;\">Yes, use 8&#8243;+ containers with drainage holes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f2f2f2;\">Bee-Friendly?<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black;\">Yes, pinto beans are safe for bees<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Time_to_Plant_Pinto_Beans\"><\/span>Best Time to Plant Pinto Beans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While the ideal planting time is largely dependent on your local climate, a general rule is to plant pinto bean seeds around or just after the last spring frost. This timing helps ensure the seedlings survive the weather. To find out when pinto beans are most likely to thrive in your area, consult the <a href=\"https:\/\/planthardiness.ars.usda.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map<\/a>. If you live outside the US, perform a quick search for &#8216;plant hardiness zone + [city]&#8217;.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Plant_Pinto_Beans_the_Right_Way\"><\/span>How to Plant Pinto Beans the Right Way<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To avoid common mistakes when growing pinto beans, consider the following essential factors:<\/p>\n<p>Soil is crucial to your pinto beans&#8217; growth. Ideally, the soil should be clay or silt loam, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esf.edu\/pubprog\/brochure\/soilph\/soilph.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">soil pH levels<\/a> should range from 6.0 to 7.0.<\/p>\n<p>Plant seeds roughly 2&#8243; apart in rows, maintaining a distance of approximately 2.5&#8242; between each row. Sow the seeds at a depth of 1-1.5&#8243;. For each plant, sow a few seeds to ensure at least one germinates. When plants have four leaves, begin thinning the seedlings by leaving one plant every 4&#8243;.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Sunlight_is_Needed_to_Grow_Pinto_Beans\"><\/span>How Much Sunlight is Needed to Grow Pinto Beans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Proper sunlight is key to a successful harvest. Too much sunlight can dry out your pinto beans, while insufficient sunlight may stunt or even kill the plant. Ideally, pinto beans should receive full sun, which means at least 6 hours or more of sunlight daily.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_to_Water_Pinto_Beans\"><\/span>How Much to Water Pinto Beans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Watering is another critical factor in growing pinto beans. Keep the soil consistently damp to the touch, neither soggy nor bone dry. If the leaves start to change color or appear droopy, adjust your watering routine. Over- or underwatering can kill the plant, so monitor its needs closely.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_it_Take_Pinto_Beans_to_Germinate_and_Grow\"><\/span>How Long Does it Take Pinto Beans to Germinate and Grow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Watching your pinto beans grow is a rewarding experience. Germination takes around 7-10 days, with a total of 102 days from seed to harvest.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Harvest_Pinto_Beans\"><\/span>When to Harvest Pinto Beans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Harvest your pinto beans when the seed pods turn a dry yellow-tan, begin to crack open, and rattle when shaken. Pinto beans can grow up to 8 cm to 20 cm in length and 1 cm to 2.5 cm in width.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Can_Pinto_Beans_Be_Used_For\"><\/span>What Can Pinto Beans Be Used For?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Food Use:<\/strong> Ideal for bean dip.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Flavor Profile:<\/strong> Creamy and mild.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Pinto_Beans_Grow_in_Pots_and_Containers\"><\/span>Can Pinto Beans Grow in Pots and Containers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, pinto beans can be grown in pots and containers. Choose containers that are at least 8&#8243; in size and have drainage holes in the bottom to allow excess water to escape. Growing pinto beans in containers helps control weeds and prevent the plant from becoming unruly.<\/p>\n<p>Container gardening also provides the flexibility to move your pinto beans if you need to adjust sunlight exposure or bring the plant indoors to protect it from harsh weather conditions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Pinto_Beans_Safe_for_Bees\"><\/span>Are Pinto Beans Safe for Bees?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, pinto beans are safe for bees. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/usa\/sustainable-agriculture\/save-the-bees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GreenPeace.org<\/a>, bees pollinate human food crops that make up about 90% of the world&#8217;s nutrition. Given their vital role in our ecosystem and food supply, it&#8217;s important to note that growing pinto beans is a bee-friendly choice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pinto beans, botanically known as Phaseolus Vulgaris, are a versatile and easily-grown vegetable perfect for your home garden. Keep reading to discover the secrets to growing pinto beans and how to avoid common mistakes along the way. 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