Mexican Tepary Beans Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Mexican Tepary Bean is a warm-season annual legume valued for its adaptability to hot, dry growing conditions and its reliable productivity in arid environments. Native to regions of Northern Mexico and the Southwestern United States, this resilient plant is well suited to vegetable gardens, edible landscapes, xeriscape gardens, and sustainable gardening projects. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, producing pods filled with small beans throughout the growing season.

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
• Ideal for water-wise and sustainable gardens

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Phaseolus acutifolius
• Common Name (US): Tepary Bean
• Seed Type / Variety: Mexican 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