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Tepary Bean

Phaseolus acutifolius, Fabaceae

Layer
Herbaceous

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Tolerances

Companion Plants

CabbageBrassica oleracea var. capitata
Nitrogen Fixation
RomanescoBrassica oleracea var. botrytis Romanesco
Nitrogen Fixation
BroccoliBrassica oleracea var. italica
Nitrogen Fixation
CauliflowerBrassica oleracea var. botrytis
Nitrogen Fixation
Turkish HazelCorylus colurna
Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

English WalnutJuglans regia

Tepary beans are susceptible to juglone toxicity from walnut trees

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

Is Tepary Bean a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Tepary Bean is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Tepary Bean?

Good companions for Tepary Bean include Cabbage, Romanesco, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Turkish Hazel.

Design guilds with Tepary Bean and see companion relationships visually.

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