Sonoran Desert Beans Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Sonoran Desert Bean is a warm-season annual legume valued for its exceptional adaptability to hot, arid growing conditions. Commonly associated with Tepary Bean, 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 during the growing season. Its natural tolerance to heat and limited moisture makes it an excellent choice for water-wise cultivation.

Features

• Warm-season annual legume
• Adapted to hot and arid desert 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 sustainable and low-water gardens

Specifications

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