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Pinto Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris Pinto, Fabaceae

Zones
3a–11b
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

6 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Fig-Leaf GourdCucurbita ficifolia
Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support
Kabocha SquashCucurbita maxima Kabocha
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Cushaw SquashCucurbita argyrosperma
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Pinto Bean grow in?

Pinto Bean grows in USDA hardiness zones 3a through 11b.

Is Pinto Bean a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Pinto Bean is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Pinto Bean?

Good companions for Pinto Bean include Fig-Leaf Gourd, Kabocha Squash, Cushaw Squash.

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