Bean Seeds - Heirloom Non-GMO Pinto Beans Up to 100 days. Shell Pinto Beans is most notably used in Mexican Cuisine. These hard brown-speckled beans make for great chilies and refried beans. They are easy to grow and have a shelf life of five years. The pinto bean is most prominent in Mexican cuisine and is often used for refried beans. They can tolerate being dried out while growing, making them an easy bean to grow. With a shelf life of five years, pinto beans are a great option for those who enjoy edible gardening. 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. Top Crop Ready in only 50 days! Bush Beans are not only easy to grow, but they also grow on their own without the need of a trellis. Days to Maturity: 50-70 Days to Germination: 5-8 Seeding Depth: 1" Plant Spacing: 18-24" Row Spacing: 18-24" Growth Habit: Bushy upright Soil Preference: Organically fertilized, moist, well-drained Temperature Preference: 65-85 F Light Preference: Full sun Blue Lake Pole Beans 50-70 days. Blue Lake FM1K Pole Bean seeds. Phaseolus vulgaris. Annual. Non-GMO. A tender and delicious variety that is excellent due to its versatility in the kitchen! Blue Lake Pole vines can grow up to 12 feet long, and due to their growth habit, they require some kind of growing guidance such as poles or strings. The oval pods produced are crisp and tender, growing up to 6" long. This variety is a type of green or string bean. They grow quickly and are easy to grow, making them an excellent addition to the home garden. Days to Maturity: 50-70 Days to Germination: 5-8 Seeding Depth: 1" Plant Spacing: 6-8" Row Spacing: 18-24" Growth Habit: Vining Soil Preference: Organically fertilized, moist, well-drained Temperature Preference: 65-85 F Light Preference: Full sun Contender Contender Green Bush Beans are popular, adaptive, and productive! The thick tender pods are tasty when fresh, canned, or frozen. This early bean variety is dependable and ideal for cool, short-season climates. The pods grow 6" long in about 50 days and are flavorful and stringless. First offered to gardeners in 1949, Contender green bush bean seeds come from a high yielding, disease resistant strain. Originally, the common bean comes from South America; some historians trace it as far back as the Pre-Incan civilization in Peru. When Columbus arrived in the New World, he found green beans growing with the maize of the Indians. Columbus and other European explorers introduced this new vegetable to their countries, where it eventually spread to the rest of Europe and all over the world. Yard Long 85 days. The Oriental Yard Long produces pods that can grow to be anywhere from one to three feet long. Each plant grows in a unique way, making them fascinating to watch! Yard-long beans have a taste similar to that of a green bean, and the pods cook very quickly due to their shape. They require support from a fence or pole so that their vines can grow up and provide the room necessary for the pods to grow to their full size and weight. The plant can grow in a variety of climates, thriving in zones three to nine. A unique and fun addition to the home garden. Days to Maturity: 85 Hardiness Zone: 3-9 Planting Depth: 1-2" Plant Spacing: 3-4" Row Spacing: 30-36" Growth Habit: Vine Soil Preference: Loose soil, PH of 6-7, soil must be warm to germinate, grow in late spring Temp Preference: Warmer Light Preference: Full sun is required