Organic Heirloom Tepary Beans seeds - Vegetable Plant

Organic Heirloom Tepary Beans are a traditional, open-pollinated legume grown for their exceptional tolerance to heat, drought, and poor soils. Native to arid regions of the Americas, this resilient bean 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, making it an excellent choice for eco-friendly and low-water agriculture.

Features

• Certified organic heirloom bean variety
• Exceptional heat and drought tolerance
• Produces nutritious edible beans
• Nitrogen-fixing plant improves soil health
• Ideal for dryland and low-water gardening
• Reliable yields in harsh climates
• Traditional native legume crop

Specifications

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