Survival Garden Beans seeds - Vegetable Plant

Survival Garden Bean is a resilient annual legume grown for its nutritious edible beans and outstanding tolerance to heat and drought. Commonly associated with Tepary Beans, this variety is ideal for self-sufficiency gardens, homesteads, emergency food gardens, and sustainable agriculture. It produces dependable yields in challenging growing conditions while helping improve soil fertility through natural nitrogen fixation. Its adaptability and productivity make it an excellent choice for low-water vegetable gardens.

Features

• Produces nutritious edible beans
• Exceptional heat and drought tolerance
• Ideal for survival, homestead, and food security gardens
• Nitrogen-fixing plant improves soil health
• Suitable for low-water and sustainable gardening
• Reliable yields in hot climates
• Easy-to-grow heirloom legume variety

Specifications

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