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Pinacate

PT074

Phaseolus acutifolius. This tepary was originally obtained from the most arid runoff farm in Mexico, within the Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve in Sonora, Mexico. They have been known to produce a crop from a single storm runoff. Extremely drought tolerant. These beans are mostly pale tan and slightly mottled. Very productive at our Conservation Farm in Patagonia, AZ. From our Seed-Bank Collection.

Warm season planting
Origin: Low Desert
Habit: some twining but not a vigorous climber
Approx. 7g/50 seeds per packet.
Limit 3 packets.

*Tepary beans grow best in hot, dry regions with minimal water or irrigation. Overwatering (in any climate) will cause the plants to look very leafy and healthy, but they'll produce few, if any beans. If grown out of region, which is the desert Southwest, results may vary.

$3.95

Timely Shipment

Can’t wait to plant and taste them.

Very happy with Lettuce Mix

Very happy with seeds, service, prompt receipt of seeds. I had some seeds fail to germinate but that was user error. I have not yet received pinacate seeds.

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Pinacate Beans

I planted the pinacate beans as soon as I received them, and they germinated well. I wanted to experiment with native plants, planted outdoors without benefit of any planter boxes, nor organics, save worm castings. The germination was a success for the most part, and they appear to be thriving here in Cochise County, (elevation approx 4500 ft). Will amend this review after harvest.

Not planted

Has potential

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