
- This drought and heat tolerant crop has been a staple for generations and should not be used in wet, heavy, clay soils.
80 Days to maturity. Phaseolus acutifolius. Organic Blue Speckled Tepary Bean Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom, heat tolerant, bush shell Tepary bean. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Tepary Beans were used for many generations by many Native American cultures as a staple and reliable food crop. Higher in fiber and protein than other beans. Over the years, they were selected to be more drought-tolerant and heat-tolerant. However, they do not like wet, heavy clay soils. They need good drainage. ~200 seeds/oz.