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Pinto bean

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Pinto bean
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Fact sheet

Botanical namePhaseolus vulgaris

“Botanical Name Phaseolus vulgaris” — How to Grow and Care for Pinto Beans

FamilyFabaceae

“Family Fabaceae” — How to Grow and Care for Pinto Beans

Typeannual, vegetable, vine

“Plant Type Annual, vegetable, vine” — How to Grow and Care for Pinto Beans

Germination temperature60 °F

“soil temperature reaches 60 degrees F.” — How to Grow and Care for Pinto Beans

Water1 inch per week

“After that, the plants need about 1 inch of water per week.” — How to Grow and Care for Pinto Beans

Spacing4–6 in

“Plant the beans with the eye facing downward 1.5 inches deep and 4 to 6 inches apart.” — How to Grow and Care for Pinto Beans

Height24 in

“2 ft. tall or 6 ft. long vines, 1 ft. spread” — How to Grow and Care for Pinto Beans

Propagationseed

“Pinto beans cannot be started as seedlings and transplanted into the ground. They don't tolerate having their roots disturbed.” — How to Grow and Care for Pinto Beans

Companionscorn, squash, cucumbers, strawberries, tomatoes, eggplant

“Good companion plants are corn, squash, cucumbers, strawberries, and members of the nightshade family such as tomatoes and eggplant.” — How to Grow and Care for Pinto Beans

Keep away fromonions, garlic

“Do not plant them next to onions or garlic.” — How to Grow and Care for Pinto Beans

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