Heat Resistant Beans Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Heat Resistant Bean is a hardy annual legume prized for its ability to thrive in hot, dry climates while producing nutritious edible beans. Commonly known as Tepary Bean, this resilient heirloom crop is ideal for vegetable gardens, homesteads, and sustainable farming systems. It performs exceptionally well in areas with high temperatures and limited rainfall, making it a reliable choice for low-water gardening. In addition to its productivity, it helps improve soil fertility through natural nitrogen fixation.

Features

• Exceptional heat and drought tolerance
• Produces nutritious edible beans
• Ideal for hot-climate vegetable gardens
• Nitrogen-fixing plant improves soil health
• Suitable for low-water and sustainable gardening
• Reliable yields under challenging conditions
• Easy-to-grow heirloom legume variety

Specifications

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