- The Shell Pinto Bean is popularly used in Mexican Cuisine and is easy to grow as it is drought tolerant making it a great choice for dry climates.
Up to 100 days. Shell Pinto Beans is most notably used in Mexican Cuisine. These hard brown-speckled beans make for great chilies and refried beans. They are easy to grow and have a shelf life of five years. The pinto bean is most prominent in Mexican cuisine and is often used for refried beans. They can tolerate being dried out while growing, making them an easy bean to grow. With a shelf life of five years, pinto beans are a great option for those who enjoy edible gardening.