White Tepary Bean Seeds (Phaseolus acutifolius)

Grow white tepary beans, Phaseolus acutifolius, for a dry-bean harvest with a nutty flavor and a connection to the Sonoran Desert. These heat- and drought-tolerant beans are a distinctive choice for gardeners exploring crops suited to warm, dry conditions.

Why Grow White Tepary Beans?

• A desert-adapted bean traditionally grown in the Sonoran region.
• White beans for cooked dishes, including soups, stews, and salads.
• A warm-season crop for harvesting as dry beans.

Available Pack Sizes

• Packet: 10 seeds
• Pack: 25 seeds
• Bulk pack: 4 oz of seeds, sold by weight rather than a fixed seed count

Planting and Growing

Sow outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. Choose a sunny site with well-drained soil. Water to establish seedlings, and avoid waterlogged conditions. Although tepary beans are adapted to dry climates, young plants still need moisture to become established.

Allow room for growth and monitor plants throughout the season. Exact spacing and maturity timing can vary with the seed strain and growing conditions.

Harvest and Storage

For dry beans, let the pods mature and dry on the plants when weather permits. Harvest before prolonged wet weather, shell the beans, and dry them thoroughly before storing in a cool, dry place.

Kitchen Use

Use fully cooked white tepary beans in soups, stews, salads, or side dishes. Do not eat raw or undercooked beans.

What You Receive

This product is seeds for planting, not live plants or prepared food. Select your preferred pack size before adding to cart.