White Tepary Bean Seeds - Vegetable Plant

White Tepary Bean is a hardy heirloom legume valued for its exceptional drought tolerance and high-protein dry beans. The plant produces compact bush growth with small leaves and abundant bean pods that mature in hot, dry climates. It thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and requires minimal water once established. Suitable for dryland farming, home vegetable gardens, and sustainable agriculture systems.

Features

• Extremely drought tolerant bean crop
• High-protein edible dry beans
• Compact bush growth habit
• Ideal for dryland agriculture
• Heat resistant heirloom variety
• Low water requirement plant
• Suitable for sustainable farming

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Phaseolus acutifolius
• Common Name (US): Tepary Bean (White)
• Seed Type / Variety: Heirloom Dry Bean Variety
• Growth Habit: Bush-type annual legume
• USDA Zones: 8-11 (grown as warm-season annual elsewhere)
• Planting Season: Late Spring to Early Summer
• Growing Season: Summer through Fall
• Sowing Season: March-July
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7-14 days in warm, dry soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or poor soil
• Watering Needs: Very low water requirement
• Mature Plant Size: 12-24 inches tall
• Plant Spacing: 4-8 inches apart