Beans

Basic Information

Seed Number

190

Seed Name

Beans

Variety

Domigo Rojo

Category

Vegetable

Plant Family

Fabaceae

Plant Type

Bush dry bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)

Planting Method

Direct Sow

Seed Status

In Seed Bank

Created

2026-08-14 00:50:34

Updated

2026-08-19 15:35:29

Planting Information

Start Planting Date

May 19

Last Recommended Planting Date

Jun 30

Plantable Months

May, June

Indoor Start

Not recorded

Direct Sow

May 19 – Jun 30

Transplant

Not Recommended

Indoor Start Weeks Before Frost

Not Recommended

Transplant Weeks After Frost

Not Recommended

Germination Days

7–10 days

Harvest/Maturity

100 days to dry seed

Succession Planting

Not recorded

Growing Conditions

Ideal Soil Temperature

60°F+

Planting Depth

1 in

Plant Spacing

3-6 in

Row Spacing

18-36 in

Thin-To Spacing

Not recorded

Sun Requirements

Full sun

Water Needs

Maintain regular moisture during growth and flowering, then allow pods to dry as beans mature

Soil Preference

Well-drained soil with moderate fertility

Minimum Container Size

Not recorded

Plant Height

Short bush habit

Perennial/Biennial Status

Annual

Container Friendly

Yes

Trellis/Support Needed

No

Frost Tolerant

No

Heat Tolerant

Yes

Drought Tolerant

No

Pollinator Friendly

Yes

Medicinal

No

Garden Uses

Companion Planting

Storage

Seed Source/Brand

Siskiyou Seeds; MSU Extension

Packet Year

Not recorded

Quantity Notes

Not recorded

Purchase Date

Not recorded

Expiration Year

Not recorded

Storage Box

Not recorded

Container

Not recorded

Envelope

Not recorded

Row

Not recorded

Slot

Not recorded

Storage Notes

Not recorded

Notes

Original Planting Method: Direct sow after soil warms
Outdoor / Direct Sow / Transplant Window: May 20 – Jun 15
Germination Time: About 7–10 days in warm soil
Container Friendly: Possible, but beds/ground are more efficient for a useful dry-bean harvest
Pollinator Friendly: Somewhat; mostly self-pollinating
Medicinal / Herbal Use: Culinary dry bean
Perennial?: No; annual
Succession / Reusable Notes: One main planting is best so pods have enough season to dry fully.
Zone 6B Notes: Plant early enough for pods to dry before cool, wet fall weather and frost.
Companion Plants: Corn, squash, cucumbers, carrots
Avoid Planting Near / Watch Outs: Allow pods to mature and dry before storage. Avoid cold/wet soil; rotate legumes to reduce disease. Dry pods can split if left long after maturity.
Sources: Siskiyou Seeds: https://www.siskiyouseeds.com/products/beans-domingo-roja | MSU Extension: https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/garden_planning_calendar

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Zone 6B: Plant promptly after warm soil arrives because this dry bean requires about 100 days to mature. In Southeast Michigan, late-June sowing is the practical outer limit for dependable dry seed.
Germination: Direct sow into warm, well-drained soil and avoid cold, saturated conditions.
Harvest: Allow pods to become fully mature, brown and dry. Shell the small rich-red beans once pods are brittle.
Seed Saving: Mature dry beans are the seed. Save fully dried beans from healthy plants and store in a cool, dry location.
Special Care: The supplied variety spelling 'Domigo Rojo' is preserved. The documented heirloom variety is Domingo Rojo, sometimes listed as Domingo Roja. It is a small red bean commonly used for red beans and rice, soups and chili.
Research Source: Siskiyou Seeds — https://www.siskiyouseeds.com/products/beans-domingo-roja — Phaseolus vulgaris identity, short bush habit, 100 days to dry seed and culinary use
Research Source: Rancho Gordo — https://www.ranchogordo.com/products/domingo-rojo-bean-2 — Domingo Rojo identity and use in red beans and rice, soups, salads and chili
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