Grow vibrant and flavorful beans with Bean Seeds – Dominican Red Speckled Kidney Variety, known for its striking speckled pattern and rich taste. These non-GMO seeds produce vigorous plants with dependable yields, making them a favorite among home gardeners who want a reliable and beautiful bean crop.
Perfect for garden beds, containers, and traditional row planting, this variety thrives in warm climates and produces firm, nutrient-rich beans ideal for cooking and storage. With strong germination and consistent performance, Dominican Red Speckled Kidney beans are an excellent choice for gardeners of all experience levels.
Features
- Premium non-GMO Dominican Red Speckled Kidney Bean seeds
- Produces colorful red-and-white speckled beans
- High-yielding warm-season variety
- Strong germination and vigorous plant growth
- Perfect for garden beds, containers, and row planting
- Excellent bean flavor for cooking
- Ideal for both fresh and dried bean use
Specifications
- Seed Type: Dominican Red Speckled Kidney Bean Seeds
- Common Name (US): Bean Seeds
- Plant Type: Warm-season annual
- Heirloom: May vary by batch
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Season: Spring and early summer planting
- USDA Zones: 3–11
- Sun Exposure: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
- Soil Requirements: Loose, well-drained soil
- Soil pH: 6.0–7.5
- Days to Germination: 7–14 days
- Days to Maturity: 70–95 days
- Growth Habit: Bush or semi-vining depending on conditions
- Plant Height: 12–24 inches
- Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
- Temperature Preference: Warm soil for best germination
- Ideal Uses: Soups, stews, boiling, drying for storage
Planting Guide
- When to Plant:
- Sow outdoors after the last frost when soil warms to at least 60°F.
- Avoid planting in cold or wet soil.
- How to Plant:
- Sow seeds 1 inch deep.
- Space seeds 4–6 inches apart in rows 18–24 inches apart.
- Sunlight:
- Requires full sun for strong growth.
- Watering:
- Water consistently but avoid oversaturation.
- Reduce watering once pods begin drying (if saving beans).
- Support:
- Bush varieties usually require no support; semi-vining plants may benefit from light staking.
- Harvesting:
- Harvest fresh beans when pods are full.
- For dried beans, allow pods to dry on the plant before collecting.