Heirloom Tepary Bean Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Heirloom Tepary Bean is a traditional annual legume grown for its nutritious edible beans and exceptional tolerance to heat and drought. Originating from the arid regions of the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico, this heirloom variety has been cultivated for generations for its reliable productivity under challenging conditions. It is ideal for vegetable gardens, sustainable agriculture, and low-water growing environments. In addition to producing flavorful beans, Tepary Bean helps improve soil fertility through natural nitrogen fixation.

Features

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

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Phaseolus acutifolius
• Common Name (US): Tepary Bean, Heirloom Tepary 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; 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