Desert Tepary Beans Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Desert Tepary Bean is a warm-season annual legume valued for its adaptability to hot, dry growing conditions and its vigorous climbing or bushy growth habit. Native to arid regions of North America, it is well suited to vegetable gardens, edible landscapes, and sustainable garden plantings. This resilient plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, producing pods filled with small beans during the growing season. Its drought tolerance and adaptability make it a suitable choice for warm-climate gardens.

Features

• Warm-season annual legume
• Adapted to hot and dry growing conditions
• Suitable for vegetable gardens and edible landscapes
• Performs best in full sun locations
• Produces pods containing small beans
• Thrives in well-drained soils
• Suitable for sustainable and water-wise gardens

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Phaseolus acutifolius
• Common Name (US): Tepary Bean
• Seed Type / Variety: Desert Variety
• Growth Habit: Annual bush or semi-vining legume
• USDA Zones: 7-11
• Planting Season: Late Spring, Summer
• Growing Season: Summer through Early Fall
• Sowing Season: April-July
• Sowing Season Months: April, May, June, July
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7-14 days at 21-32°C (70-90°F); sow directly in warm soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Mature Plant Size: 12-36 inches tall, 12-24 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 4-6 inches apart in rows 18-24 inches apart