Tepary Bean Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Tepary bean is a warm season legume adapted to arid and semi arid climates. The plants typically grow as low bushy or semi vining annuals with good tolerance to heat and dry soil conditions once established. These beans are commonly grown for edible dry seeds and soil improvement through nitrogen fixation. They are suited to well drained soils and perform reliably in regions with hot summers and limited rainfall.

Features

• Warm season annual legume with bush or semi vining growth habit

• Adapted to hot, dry, and low rainfall environments

• Suitable for field cultivation, home gardens, and dryland planting

• Contributes to soil nitrogen through legume root activity

• Produces small edible dry beans commonly used in traditional cooking

Specifications

• Scientific name: Phaseolus acutifolius

• Common name US: Tepary Bean

• Seed type or variety: Standard Type

• Growth habit: Bush to semi vining annual legume

• USDA zones: 7 to 11

• Planting season: Spring to early summer

• Growing season: Warm season annual crop

• Sowing season: April to July depending on local climate

• Germination time and conditions: 7 to 14 days in warm soil around 20 to 30 C

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun

• Soil requirements: Well drained sandy or loamy soil with moderate fertility

• Watering needs: Moderate during establishment then low to moderate

• Mature plant size: About 30 to 60 cm height with similar spread

• Plant spacing: About 20 to 30 cm between plants