Phaseolus acutifolius seeds - Vegetable Plant

Phaseolus acutifolius, commonly known as Tepary Bean, is a highly drought-tolerant legume grown for its nutritious edible beans and adaptability to hot, dry climates. Native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico, this heirloom bean is prized for its resilience, productivity, and suitability for sustainable gardening. Tepary Beans are excellent for vegetable gardens, dryland farming, and home food production, producing abundant bean pods even under challenging growing conditions.

Features

• Produces nutritious edible beans
• Exceptional drought and heat tolerance
• Heirloom legume variety
• Ideal for vegetable gardens and dryland farming
• Nitrogen-fixing plant that improves soil health
• Suitable for sustainable and low-water gardening
• Productive and easy to grow in warm climates

Specifications

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