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Tepary bean

SpeciesPhaseolus acutifolius

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Tepary bean
Photo: Tracey Slotta · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Fact sheet

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Typesemi-bush

“Tepary beans are semi-bush and can climb if you give a structure to grab onto.” — Gardening in Sanpete: Tepary Beans - Sanpete Ready

Days to germination6–10 days

from Fabaceae · “Seeds generally germinate in soil temperatures between 60 and 80°F, with germination time ranging from 6 to 10 days, depending on the temperature” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Days to maturity60 days

“60 days from seed to your first harvest” — Tepary Bean: How to Grow, Water & Harvest (60 days)

Germination temperature60–85 °F

“Soil Temperature: 60-85°F” — Gardening in Sanpete: Tepary Beans - Sanpete Ready

LightFull Sun

“Lighting Requirements: Full Sun” — Gardening in Sanpete: Tepary Beans - Sanpete Ready

Waterconsistent moisture, especially during flowering and pod formation

from Fabaceae · “Snap beans need consistent moisture, especially during flowering and pod formation” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Soil pH5.8–6.6

from Fabaceae · “The optimal soil pH for growth is between 5.8 and 6.6” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Spacing7–10 in

“Spacing: 7-10″” — Gardening in Sanpete: Tepary Beans - Sanpete Ready

Height24–36 in

“Height at Maturity: 2’-3’” — Gardening in Sanpete: Tepary Beans - Sanpete Ready

Propagationseed

from Fabaceae · “Looking to get started by growing your own bean seed?” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Ready whenPods are hard inside the pot

“Let beans pods form until beans are hard inside the pot” — Gardening in Sanpete: Tepary Beans - Sanpete Ready

Edible partsbeans

“Beans can be cooked like any dry bean.” — Gardening in Sanpete: Tepary Beans - Sanpete Ready

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