Desert Bean Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Desert Bean, commonly known as Tepary Bean, is a highly drought-tolerant annual legume grown for its nutritious edible beans and exceptional performance in hot, arid climates. This resilient heirloom crop is well suited for vegetable gardens, dryland farming, and sustainable food production. Desert Beans produce abundant pods even under challenging growing conditions and are valued for their adaptability, productivity, and soil-improving nitrogen-fixing properties.

Features

• Produces nutritious edible beans
• Exceptional heat and drought tolerance
• Ideal for arid and low-water gardens
• Nitrogen-fixing legume improves soil fertility
• Suitable for vegetable gardens and dryland farming
• Heirloom variety with reliable yields
• Excellent choice for sustainable gardening

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Phaseolus acutifolius
• Common Name (US): Desert Bean, Tepary Bean
• Seed Type / Variety: Heat & Drought Tolerant Bean Variety
• Growth Habit: Bush to semi-vining annual legume
• USDA Zones: 3-11 (grown as an annual)
• Planting Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Growing Season: Summer
• Sowing Season: April-July
• Sowing Season With Specific Months: April, May, June, July
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7-14 days in warm, well-drained soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil; tolerant of poor soils
• Watering Needs: Low; highly drought tolerant once established
• Mature Plant Size: 12-36 inches tall and wide
• Plant Spacing: 4-6 inches apart