How to Grow Pinto Beans With Paper Towels

Pinto beans need to be germinated indoors before you can plant them outdoors. Germinating the seeds allows the seeds to grow properly after you plant them. Sprout the beans by wrapping them in paper towels, and storing them in a dark and warm location. Harvest the beans within six to eight weeks when the pots appear plump and green in color.

Warm water
Bowl
Paper towel
Zipper sealed plastic storage bag

Instructions

- 1
  Soak the pinto beans in warm water in a bowl for three hours.
- 2
  Drain the water from the pinto beans. Place the beans on a paper towel to dry for 30 minutes.
- 3
  Fold the paper towel over the beans. Place it in a zipper sealed plastic storage bag.
- 4
  Place the plastic bag in a warm and dark location. Leave the pinto beans alone until they sprout completely, which will take around three to four days.
- 5
  Dig a hole in well-drained soil ¼ inch deep. Plant one pinto bean into the hole, and space them ½ inch apart from each other. Cover the roots of the beans with the soil and pack it down tightly.
- 6
  Water the soil to a moisten it. Water the soil daily or when the soil feels dry to the touch.

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