Wild Drought Beans seeds - Vegetable Plant

Wild Drought Bean is a resilient heirloom legume selected for its exceptional ability to thrive in extreme heat, dry soils, and low-water conditions. Commonly associated with wild and traditional Tepary Beans, this variety is ideal for survival gardens, dryland farming, and sustainable food systems. It produces nutritious edible beans while naturally improving soil fertility through nitrogen fixation. Perfect for challenging climates, it offers reliable harvests where many other crops fail.

Features

• Extreme heat and drought tolerance
• Produces nutritious edible beans
• Ideal for survival and dryland gardens
• Nitrogen-fixing plant improves soil health
• Suitable for low-water agriculture systems
• Reliable yields in harsh environments
• Traditional heirloom legume variety

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Phaseolus acutifolius
• Common Name (US): Tepary Bean, Wild Drought Bean
• Seed Type / Variety: Drought Resilient Heirloom 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; 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