Bingo Bean is a pole bean variety grown for its mature, dry seeds, producing rich and flavorful beans packed with fiber and antioxidants after about 85 days in the garden. As a nitrogen-fixing legume, it not only feeds your family but also nourishes the soil for future crops by drawing nitrogen from the air and locking it into the earth. Direct sow these beans in full sun with minimal water needs, and let them climb a trellis while you enjoy one of gardening's most rewarding self-sufficiency crops.
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Bingo Bean delivers double value: a harvest of nutritious dry beans for your pantry and a natural soil amendment for next season's garden. The beans are fiber-packed vegetables loaded with antioxidants that support digestive health, making them as nourishing as they are rewarding to grow. Pole beans on a trellis save space while creating a living screen, and these low-water plants thrive in full sun with minimal fussing once established.
Bingo Bean is grown specifically for dry shelling, meaning you harvest the mature pods and remove the beans inside for storage and cooking. These dried beans store well through winter and can be cooked into soups, stews, refried beans, or any dish calling for dried legumes. The protein and fiber content makes them a staple for vegetarians and anyone building a home pantry of preserved vegetables.
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Direct sow Bingo Bean seeds after the last frost date when soil has warmed. One ounce of seed plants 12-15 row feet, or use 1/2 pound for a 100-row-foot planting. Sow on a trellis where the vines can climb as they grow, spacing seeds 2 inches apart in rows 18 inches apart.
For dry beans, allow the pods to mature fully on the plant before harvesting. Pick when pods begin to dry and turn brown in the field, but harvest before they shatter and lose beans to the ground. If wet weather prevents field drying, pull entire plants and hang or lay them on a tarp indoors, turning the pile daily for even drying. Once the material is brittle dry, place it in a bag and swing it against a hard surface, or beat gently with a stick or rake on the tarp to thresh the beans free. Ensure beans are completely dry before storing.
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