Tohono O’odham Tepary Beans Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Tohono O’odham Tepary Bean is a warm-season annual legume traditionally cultivated in the desert regions of the Southwestern United States. Valued for its adaptability to hot, dry growing conditions, 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 exceptional drought tolerance makes it an excellent choice for low-water cultivation systems.

Features

• Traditional heirloom desert bean variety
• Adapted to hot and arid growing 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 water-wise gardens

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Phaseolus acutifolius
• Common Name (US): Tepary Bean
• Seed Type / Variety: Tohono O’odham 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