Where Are Most Pinto Beans Grown?

The popular pinto bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is grown throughout Texas. Highest quality and yield are produced in the High Plains of northwest Texas.

Where are pinto beans grown?

Native to Mexico, pintos take about 90 to 150 days to grow as a dry bean but can be harvested earlier and eaten as a green snap bean. They come in both determinate (bush) and indeterminate (pole) varieties. They require very little care, although they need more space between plants than other bean types.

What states grow pinto beans?

Pinto beans, Phaseolus vulgaris, are grown primarily in Colorado, Idaho, Nebraska and North Dakota. Arizona, New Mexico and several other states have small acreages each year. The pinto bean is a variety of the kidney bear. The bean is used for human food.