Hopi Black Dry Bush Bean, Heirloom Seeds

Hopi Black Dry Bush Bean, Heirloom Seeds — The Ancient Native American Bean, Drought-Tolerant and High in Protein

Hopi Black Dry Bush Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is an ancient heirloom cultivated by the Hopi people of the American Southwest — high in protein and fiber, drought-tolerant, and early-maturing. Half-runner plants sprawl out a bit but need no trellising. Heat and disease resistant. Easy to grow, dry, and harvest. A genuine piece of Native American agricultural heritage. 85 days.

Why Grow Hopi Black?

• Ancient Hopi Native American heirloom — cultivated in the American Southwest for centuries
• High in protein and fiber — nutritious and satisfying
• Drought-tolerant — thrives in dry, challenging conditions
• Heat and disease resistant — dependable across a wide range of conditions
• Easy to grow, dry, and harvest — no trellising needed
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Direct sow outdoors after last frost when soil has warmed to at least 60°F. Sow seeds 1 inch deep, 2–4 inches apart, in rows 18–24 inches apart. Full sun. Water consistently. Allow pods to fully dry on the plant before harvesting for dry beans. 85 days from direct sow.

Days to maturity: 85 days
Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO, Annual
Sun: Full sun
USDA Zones: 3–12