Select the cell or range of cells you want to format. Click Home > Format Cells dialog launcher, or press Ctrl+Shift+F. On the Fill tab, under Background Color, pick the color you want. To use a pattern with two colors, pick a color in the Pattern Color box, and then pick a pattern in the Pattern Style box. To use a pattern with special effects, click Fill Effects, and then pick the options you want.
Either (a) long-soak the dried kidney beans overnight covered with water, OR (b) quick-soak by covering them with water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, boil 2 minutes and let stand for an hour. However the beans were soaked, drain and discard the soaking water. Put in a pot, cover with fresh water, boil 30 minutes.
No need to feed kidney beans if they are planted in rich soil. If you choose to fertilize, use an organic fertilizer that is not based in nitrogen. Kidney beans have shallow roots so be very careful when weeding. Best to use a thick layer of organic mulch, like straw or leaves to keep the weeds down.o not plant kidney beans too early. Soil that is too cold or too wet will cause them to rot. Use plastic mulch to warm the soil prior to sowing seeds. In cooler climates, choose quicker maturing varieties. When in doubt, a dry kidney bean is ready when you gently bite into it and leave no tooth mark.