Arizona Tepary Beans Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Arizona Tepary Beans are warm-season legume plants known for their compact bushy growth habit and drought tolerance. This hardy bean variety grows well in garden beds, raised planters, and dry field cultivation where full sunlight and well-drained soil are available. It adapts to hot arid climates and develops pods during warm seasonal conditions.

Features

• Compact bushy bean plant growth
• Produces drought-tolerant bean pods
• Suitable for garden beds and field planting
• Adapted to hot arid climates
• Performs well in sunny outdoor locations
• Suitable for low-water garden cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Phaseolus acutifolius
• Common Name (US): Tepary Bean
• Seed Type / Variety: Arizona Variety
• Growth Habit: Annual bush legume
• USDA Zones: 5-11 grown as annual
• Planting Season: Spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season: April to July
• Germination Time and Conditions: 1-2 weeks in warm soil around 70-90°F (21-32°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate watering
• Mature Plant Size: 1-3 feet tall, 1-2 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 4-8 inches apart