Red Kidney Beans (Dry shelling Bush) Jamaican Red Peas

LARGE Red Kidney Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) Also Known As Chili Beans, Non-GMO Heirloom Grown Organically

Dry Bean - 'Organic Red Kidney'
Dark Red Kidney is a famous dry bean, the biggest and best of baking beans! Matures in 95 days. Popular for its excellent flavor and many uses, this variety can be stored dry or canned.
Red kidney beans are popular in Mexico, Central America, and Northern India for their nutritional value and ability to be stored for long periods of time. They were also valued by explorers and sailors.

• 1 lb - Approximately 1,520 Seeds
• 5 lb - Approximately 7,600 Seeds

Red Kidney Bean Germination: Direct sow seeds in rich, well drained soil in full sun at least a week after the last expected frost, since beans are quite sensitive to cold. If you have never planted beans in your garden before, treat the seeds with a powder inoculant to allow the process of nitrogen fixation to begin.
Plant them 1" deep and 3-6" apart, in rows about 2' apart; press down the earth above them for good soil contact. These seeds rot easily in wet soil, so do not over water them. Germination should take place 7-10 days after planting.
For companion planting benefits, plant beans near carrots or beets; avoid planting them near onions.
After germination, maintain soil moisture; beans have shallow roots, and need water at least once a week if the weather is dry. Mulching the plants helps conserve moisture and discourages weeds.
Harvesting Red Kidney Bean: If frost or inclement weather threatens before your beans are fully dry, pull them and allow them to continue drying under shelter. A good method for drying is to hang them upside down from their roots until the seeds rattle in the pods and are very hard. They should be completely dry 10-15 days later. Remove the seeds from the pods by hand, or thresh them by putting them in a bag and applying a heavy weight.