Wild Desert Bean Varieties seeds - Vegetable Plant

Wild Desert Bean Varieties are a hardy heirloom legume blend selected for extreme tolerance to heat, drought, and arid soil conditions. Based on traditional Tepary Beans, this resilient mix thrives in desert climates where most crops fail. It produces nutritious edible beans and is ideal for survival gardens, dryland farming, and sustainable homestead systems. These beans also enrich soil naturally through nitrogen fixation, making them a valuable crop for regenerative agriculture.

Features

• Wild-style desert-adapted heirloom bean mix
• Exceptional heat and drought tolerance
• Produces nutritious edible beans
• Nitrogen-fixing plant improves soil fertility
• Ideal for desert and low-water gardening
• Reliable performance in harsh environments
• Suitable for sustainable food systems

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Phaseolus acutifolius
• Common Name (US): Tepary Bean, Wild Desert Bean Variety
• Seed Type / Variety: Wild Heirloom Desert Bean Blend
• 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; highly tolerant of poor soils
• Watering Needs: Very low; extremely drought tolerant once established
• Mature Plant Size: 12-36 inches tall and wide
• Plant Spacing: 4-6 inches apart