Tiger's Eye
Common Bean · Dry
Heirloom
Phaseolus vulgaris
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Fabaceae (Pea family) · Genus: Phaseolus
Characteristics
Color
Multi-ColorRedYellow
Flavor
NuttyRich / Complex
Growth Habit
Bush
Intended Use
Baking / PiesFresh Shell
Texture
Creamy / SmoothThin-Skinned
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Origin
South America
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Germination
6–14 days
at 60–95 °F
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Days to Maturity
80–90 days
Plant Height
2–3 ft
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
Not Recommended / Direct Sow Only
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Direct Sow (Spring)
0-2 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
14-16 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
1/2–1 1/2 in
Seed Spacing
2–6 in
Row Spacing
18–36 in
Thin To
3–6 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
60–85 °F
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Soil Temp
60–95 °F
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Air Temp
32–90 °F
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