Dark Red Kidney beans are a striking heirloom variety admired for their deep rich maroon color, glossy appearance, and dependable productivity. Their beautiful coloration contrasts wonderfully against lush green foliage, creating an eye-catching display in the garden while also providing a highly nutritious and versatile harvest.
These richly flavored beans are prized for their hearty texture and excellent culinary versatility. Perfect for soups, chili, stews, baked dishes, and traditional home cooking, Dark Red Kidney beans deliver both outstanding flavor and exceptional storage qualities. Their dense meaty texture holds up beautifully during cooking, making them a favorite pantry staple.
Easy to grow and highly reliable, these beans thrive in warm sunny conditions with fertile well-drained soil. Regular watering and healthy soil conditions encourage vigorous plants with sturdy stems that support abundant clusters of pods throughout the growing season.
Beautiful, productive, and highly nutritious, Dark Red Kidney beans offer gardeners both ornamental beauty and dependable harvests season after season.
Dark Red Kidney Bean Seed Details
- Quantity: 25 Seeds
- Plant Type: Heirloom Kidney Bean
- Growth Habit: Bush Bean
- Bean Color: Deep Dark Red
- Flavor: Rich, Hearty, Earthy
- Best Uses: Soups, Chili, Stews, Baking, Dry Storage
- Seed Planting Depth: 1.5 Inches
- Germination Temperature: 75°F
- Days to Germination: 7-10 Days
- Row Spacing: 36 Inches
- Plant Spacing: 6 Inches
- 100' Row Yield: 24 Pounds
- Sun Requirements: Full Sun
- Harvest Time: Approximately 57 Days
- Special Features: Easy to Grow, Excellent Storage Bean, Highly Productive
How to Save Seeds
Beans are primarily self-pollinating, though occasional crossing can occur between varieties. If growing multiple bean colors nearby, observe harvested seeds carefully for signs of crossing.
For greater seed purity, separate varieties by approximately 150 feet whenever possible.
Allow pods to fully dry on the plants before harvesting. After harvest, spread pods out for an additional week of curing to ensure seeds are completely dry.
Once cured, shell the beans, remove debris, and store seeds in a cool dry location for future planting.
