Ferry-Morse 2145 Bean Seeds, Pinto (28 Gram Packet) (Discontinued by Manufacturer)
The pinto bean is oval, medium sized bean used often in Mexican cuisine. They are easy to grow and provide excellent nutritional value. They grow best in full sun, well drained fertile soil. Incorporate organic matter into the soil at planting and fertilize again as flowering and bud-set begins. Provide adequate amounts of water. Dry beans do require a longer growing season as you harvest then at full maturity. They can be used either fresh or dried.  Soak the seeds 24 hours before sowing. Sow seeds as soon as ground can be worked. Plant 2 seeds every 4 inches. When plants are well established, thin. Thin to 1 plant every 4 inches when plants have 4 leaves. Avoid heavy applications of nitrogen fertilizers as this will cause lush foliar growth, and few pods.