Add breathtaking heirloom beauty and gourmet culinary richness to your harvest with our Tiger's Eye Bush Bean seeds! Originating in Argentina and Chile where it is traditionally known as "Pepa de Zapallo," this prized South American heirloom forms compact, sturdy 18 to 24 inch bush plants loaded with heavy yields of striking pods. Shelling them reveals a visual masterpiece: plump, glossy golden-ochre beans dramatically swirled with deep maroon stripes and streaks. Celebrated by chefs and homesteaders alike for their exceptionally thin skins, rich full-bodied flavor, and velvety, creamy texture when simmered, Tiger's Eye beans are unmatched for hearty chilis, slow-cooked stews, soups, and artisan refried beans.
⭐ What you'll love
- Stunning golden-orange heirloom beans swirled with dramatic maroon streaks, originating from South America.
- Exceptionally thin skins with a rich, full-bodied flavor and creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Compact 18 to 24 inch bush plants require no trellising and produce reliable, heavy yields.
- Dual-purpose harvest: enjoy fresh shelled in about 70 days, or leave to dry on the plant for long-term pantry storage.
🌿 Seed details
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Plant Name: Tiger's Eye Bush Bean / Pepa de Zapallo (Phaseolus vulgaris)
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Seed Quantity: Approx. 30 seeds
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Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Lifecycle: Warm-Season Annual
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Height: 18-24 inches
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Days to Maturity: 70 days fresh shell (85-90 days dry beans)
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USDA Zone: 3-10 (Grown as a warm-season annual)
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Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
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Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures reach 60-65°F.
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Note on Soaking: If briefly pre-soaking seeds prior to sowing, both seeds that float and seeds that sink will be viable. Avoid soaking longer than 1-2 hours to prevent seed splitting.
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Depth: Plant seeds 1 to 1.5 inches deep in well-draining soil.
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Germination: Sprouts emerge in 7-14 days in warm, evenly moist soil.
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Spacing: Sow seeds 3-4 inches apart in rows spaced 24-36 inches apart.
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Light Requirement: Full Sun.
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Care: Water steadily at soil level during flowering and pod development. Pick pods when plump for fresh shell beans, or allow them to dry completely on the bush before harvesting for dry pantry storage.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
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