Jim, I have not (yet) grown them, but I had a chance to observe them on Heritage Farm (SSE) in September. When I first saw them, I didn't know what they were; the plants were small-leaved & wispy, and looked like wild beans. They sprawled very close to the ground; I don't know if they would climb if given support. The pods are tiny, 2-3 inches long, and borne abundantly.

The cultivar I observed was a white-seed variety (can't remember the name) labeled as "virus-free". Apparently, most tepary beans are infected with bean mosaic virus, which is the reason that I have hesitated to grow them. If you intend to grow teparies, you might want to wait for a virus-free variety. Can't help you with a source yet, but I'll keep looking.

I came across a source for LOTS of tepary beans. Becky mentioned it in her blog, Becky and the Beanstock.

Jim

Here is a link that might be useful: Native Seeds/SEARCH

Jim,

Nice source for Tepary beans (Phaseolus acutifolius). I updated the link below.

Did you ever give them a try in your neck of the woods?

Rick

Here is a link that might be useful: Native Seeds/SEARCH link

I haven't grown them yet. Now that I've been reminded, I may try them this year.

Jim