Tiger's Eye
tiger’s-eye-bean Tiger’s Eye Phaseolus vulgaris
HOW TO GROW BEAN
Direct sow after last frost when soil tempt is about 70˚F. Beans are sensitive to cool soil and will rot if soil temps are below 55˚F. Sow bush snap beans every 2-3 weeks until mid summer for a continued harvest. Sow pole beans from late spring to very early summer. Sow pole beans 3 seeds per hole, 8” between hole and trellis rows 4’ spacing. Thin to 6-8” apart. Beans are susceptible to numerous diseases, avoid wetting foliage, remove plants at the end of the year, practice 4 year crop rotation. Save each year’s seeds in separate containers. Crossing is not apparent until the next generations. Soil pH 6-6.8. Hardiness zones 5-13. Annual.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 30-65 seeds per ounce. Average 116M (bush) 46M (pole) seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 70%. Usual seed life: 4 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1/2 mile.
Planting Depth 1-2”
Soil Temp. Germ. 70-95˚F
Days to Germ. 3-7
Plant Spacing 6”
Row Spacing 18-36”
Days To Maturity 85
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 30-65 seeds per ounce. Average 116M (bush) 46M (pole) seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 70%. Usual seed life: 4 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1/2 mile.
Planting Depth 1-2”
Soil Temp. Germ. 70-95˚F
Days to Germ. 3-7
Plant Spacing 6”
Row Spacing 18-36”
Days To Maturity 85
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
- 50 Seeds$3.50
Tiger’s Eye, also known as Pepe de Zapallo, is a vigorous bush dry bean originally from Chile. The beans are a beautiful golden brown with a maroon swirly stripe adorning them. These rich beans are delicious added to soups and stews, and hold their shape quite nicely after cooking. Harvest pods from the plant as the...
Tiger’s Eye, also known as Pepe de Zapallo, is a vigorous bush dry bean originally from Chile. The beans are a beautiful golden brown with a maroon swirly stripe adorning them. These rich beans are delicious added to soups and stews, and hold their shape quite nicely after cooking. Harvest pods from the plant as they ripen, rather than harvesting whole plants all at once. Tags: Type: Bush, Season: Summer, Heritage: Heirloom.
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