Heirloom Beans for Planting - Vegetable Plant

Heirloom Beans for Planting are traditional open-pollinated legumes valued for their nutritious edible beans, reliable productivity, and adaptability to diverse growing conditions. This heirloom Tepary Bean variety is especially prized for its exceptional heat and drought tolerance, making it an excellent choice for vegetable gardens, homesteads, and sustainable farming. The plants produce abundant bean pods while naturally enriching the soil through nitrogen fixation.

Features

• Traditional heirloom open-pollinated bean variety
• Produces nutritious edible beans
• Exceptional heat and drought tolerance
• Nitrogen-fixing plant improves soil fertility
• Suitable for vegetable gardens and homestead growing
• Reliable yields in warm climates
• Ideal for sustainable and low-water gardening

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Phaseolus acutifolius
• Common Name (US): Tepary Bean, Heirloom Bean
• Seed Type / Variety: Heirloom 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; adaptable to various soil types
• Watering Needs: Low; drought tolerant once established
• Mature Plant Size: 12-36 inches tall and wide
• Plant Spacing: 4-6 inches apart