# Do Pinto Bean Seeds Really Produce Pinto Beans?
The edible beans of a pinto bean plant are also the seeds of the plant. Dried pinto beans purchased at the grocery store may be planted as seed. However, the germination rate and eventual plant production may be lower than expected. Purchase good quality pinto beans from a seed company for the best production.
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Planting
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Plant pinto bean seeds in warm soil after the danger of frost is past. The ideal soil temperature is 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The seedlings should emerge about four to eight days after planting.
Growing
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Pinto bean plants grow quickly in warm weather. The plants produce small lavender or white flowers. The ovary of the flower develops into a pod with seeds. The pinto beans are ready to harvest approximately 70 to 90 days after planting.
Harvest
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The mature pinto bean plants are pulled from the ground and laid in rows to dry for several days. The beans are then removed from the pods. Dried pinto beans should be stored in sealed containers.
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