Tepary bean
A tropical and subtropical plant. It can grow in hot dry regions. They do not do well in humid weather. It grows between 50 and 1920 m altitude. It requires an annual rainfall of 250-300 mm. It needs well drained soils. It needs a pH between 6.7-7.1. It can grow in arid places. It grows in the Sonoran Desert. It suits hardiness zones 8-11.
Also known as:
Frijol tepari, Pavi, Pawi, Tepari, Xmayum, Yori mui, Yorimuni
Synonyms
- Phaseolus montanus Brandegee
- Phaseolus tenuifolius (A. Gray) Wooton & Standl.
Edible Portion
- Seeds, Vegetable, Leaves
Where does Tepary bean grow?
Found in: Africa, Algeria, Australia, Botswana, Central Africa, Central America, Congo, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, East Africa, El Salvador, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guatemala, Iraq, Israel, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mexico, Morocco, North Africa, North America, Senegal, South Africa, Southern Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Uganda, United States, West Africa
Notes: There are about 20 Phaseolus species.
Status: It is a commercially cultivated vegetable.
Growing Tepary bean
Cultivation: Plants are grown from seed. Seed stored dry will remain viable for 3 years.
Edible Uses: The seeds are ground into flour and used for "instant" bean dishes. The seeds are eaten boiled or baked. They are used in soups and stews. The young tender pods are cooked and eaten. The leaves are tough so need to be cooked well.
Production: Plants flower 27-40 days after germination. They ripen 60-80 days after germination. Yields of 200-950 kg per ha are achieved. Yields are high with good fertiliser use.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seeds dry | 353 | 19.3 | - | - | - | - | 8.6 |
Tepary bean Photos
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