Tepary Bean Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Tepary Bean is a warm-season annual legume cultivated for its small edible beans and heat-tolerant growth habit. This plant develops trailing or semi-bush vines with light green foliage and produces pods during hot growing conditions. It is adapted to dry and arid climates and performs well in well-drained sandy or loamy soils. Suitable for garden beds, field cultivation, and low-water growing environments.

Features

• Warm-season annual legume plant
• Produces small edible beans
• Adapted to hot and dry climates
• Suitable for low-water growing conditions
• Trailing to semi-bush growth habit
• Performs well in well-drained soil
• Suitable for garden and field cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Phaseolus acutifolius
• Common Name (US): Tepary Bean
• Seed Type / Variety: Drought Tolerant Bean Variety
• Growth Habit: Annual trailing or semi-bush legume
• USDA Zones: 3-10
• Planting Season: Late Spring to Summer
• Growing Season: Summer
• Sowing Season: April-July
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7-14 days in warm soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate watering
• Mature Plant Size: 1-3 feet tall with spreading vines
• Plant Spacing: 4-8 inches apart