Walter Brandis Pinto Beans Free at Sunday Market

Patrick Pfeifer of Roots Composting has access to one the pinto beans that were grown in Flagstaff once upon a time (referred to locally as the Walter Brandis Pinto Bean). He will be at the farmers' market on Sunday morning at the backyard growers booth (now located in the middle aisle of the market) giving them away. These beans are old, but are still able to germinate. They are hardy and extremely drought tolerant. By planting them in your garden this year (there is still time), we can keep adding to the genetic diversity of one of the best pinto bean varieties in Flagstaff. 

As the manager of the Flagstaff Garden Starts CSA (now managed by Terra Birds), I would love to have fresh bean seed to include in our 2016 member share offerings. Please get in touch with me if you would like to sell or donate pinto beans that you grow this year. Please contact me directly at grow@terrabirds.org

Thank you, 

Regan

Terrabirds