How Fast Do Pinto Beans Grow?

Gardeners may have trouble growing pinto beans in damp weather conditions.

Pinto beans are one of the most widely planted type of dry beans in the United States, according to Purdue University. The time it takes them to mature depends on various factors including plant variety and weather conditions throughout the growing season.

Time Frame

Pinto beans mature in approximately 95 to 105 days, according to Purdue University. Early planting produces larger crops and makes problems with early frosts less likely.

Variations

It takes a pinto bean plant more time to reach maturity when exposed to poor weather conditions. Determinate and indeterminate varieties also mature at different rates, with indeterminate plants maturing about 10 days earlier than others.

Ideal Conditions

Pinto beans take a considerable amount of time to grow as compared to many other garden plants. They do best in areas with a long growing season followed by a dry fall to allow the beans to fully mature.

References

• Purdue University: Dry Edible Beans
• Purdue University: Growing Beans in the Home Vegetable Garden

Resources

• Jefferson Institute: Growing Dry Edible Beans