Drought Tolerant Bean Seeds for Planting - Vegetable Plant

Drought Tolerant Bean is a resilient heirloom legume grown for its ability to thrive in hot, dry, and low-water environments. Commonly known as Tepary Bean, this variety is ideal for vegetable gardens, dryland farming, and sustainable homestead systems. It produces nutritious edible beans while naturally improving soil fertility through nitrogen fixation. Well adapted to harsh growing conditions, it delivers reliable yields even when water is limited.

Features

• Exceptional drought and heat tolerance
• Produces nutritious edible beans
• Ideal for low-water gardening systems
• Nitrogen-fixing plant improves soil fertility
• Suitable for vegetable gardens and dryland farming
• Reliable yields in poor soil conditions
• Traditional heirloom legume variety

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Phaseolus acutifolius
• Common Name (US): Tepary Bean, Drought Tolerant Bean
• Seed Type / Variety: Drought Adapted Edible 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: Very low; highly drought tolerant once established
• Mature Plant Size: 12-36 inches tall and wide
• Plant Spacing: 4-6 inches apart