Bean Seeds Dry
Grow a pantry harvest with dry bean seeds from David's Garden Seeds®. Unlike snap beans picked for tender pods, dry beans are grown for the mature beans inside, which are shelled and thoroughly dried after harvest.
Pinto beans are a favorite around here for Mexican dishes, a simple pot of beans and a side of cornbread. Growing your own gives you the satisfaction of taking that familiar meal from garden to table.
Choose Beans for a Homegrown Pantry
- Harvest mature beans: Let pods mature and dry on the plant when weather allows. In wet conditions, finish drying harvested mature pods in a sheltered, well-ventilated location.
- Plan for your growing season: Check each variety's maturity and growth habit, and allow enough frost-free weather for beans to mature.
- Store a fully dried harvest: Shell and dry harvested beans thoroughly before placing them in airtight containers in a cool, dry location. Check for moisture or spoilage rather than relying on a guaranteed storage life.
Start With the Planting Directions
Direct sow in warm, well-drained soil after frost danger has passed. Follow the packet for planting depth, spacing and any support requirements. Seeds sold for planting are intended for sowing, not for eating; kitchen use refers to the beans you harvest and prepare appropriately.
Grow Your Own Dry Bean Harvest
Explore dry bean seeds below and start planning your next garden-to-pantry crop.
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