How to Grow Pinquito Beans

Prepare the soil for planting by turning it over with a spade to loosen soil clumps. Remove rocks, weeds and debris to create a smooth garden bed. Rake the soil back into place to remove hills and valleys, which cause uneven water absorption. After preparing the ground, wait until the last danger of frost passes for your area.

Dig 1 inch deep furrows. Sow bean seeds 2 to 4 inches apart and cover with soil. Space rows 18 to 24 inches apart.

Water the soil to moisten it, and keep a moist soil until bean seeds germinate. When seeds germinate, water the soil when it becomes dry to the touch, adding liquid to saturate the soil. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

Weed the garden bed by hand periodically.

Fertilize your Pinquito beans when the plants bloom. Use 3 tablespoons of 10-10-10 fertilizer per 10 foot row of bean plants. Scatter dry fertilizer on the soil near the plants and water to work in nutrients.

Allow the bean pods to dry on the plant. When the foliage turns brown and becomes brittle, pick your beans. Shell the pods by hand and store beans.