{"product_id":"hot-weather-bean-seed-collection","title":"Hot Weather Bean Seed Collection – 5 Heirloom Heat-Tolerant Varieties for Southern \u0026 Long Summer Gardens","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow confidently through long, hot summers with the Hot Weather Bean Seed Collection. This 5-variety heirloom mix is selected for reliable germination, strong pod set, and steady yields in warm soils, high humidity, and extended growing seasons where standard garden beans often slow down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection includes \u003cstrong\u003eRattlesnake Pole Bean\u003c\/strong\u003e (Phaseolus vulgaris), \u003cstrong\u003eJackson Wonder Lima\u003c\/strong\u003e (Phaseolus lunatus), \u003cstrong\u003eBlack-Eyed Pea \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003ePurple Hull Cowpea\u003c\/strong\u003e (Vigna unguiculata), and \u003cstrong\u003eChiba Green Soybean \u003c\/strong\u003e(Glycine max). These proven Southern staples are valued for heat tolerance, dependable production, and versatile kitchen use as fresh snap beans, shell beans, or dry storage crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Heat, Humidity, and Long Seasons:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 5 heirloom bean varieties selected for hot climate performance\u003cbr\u003e• Thrives in warm soil and high summer temperatures\u003cbr\u003e• Reliable pod production during extended growing seasons\u003cbr\u003e• Suitable for Southern gardens, hot inland regions, and humid climates\u003cbr\u003e• Combines pole beans, limas, cowpeas, and soybeans for diverse harvest options\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Customers Love Hot Weather Bean Seed Collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Performs when many traditional beans stop setting pods\u003cbr\u003e• Multiple harvest stages: snap, shell, or dry beans\u003cbr\u003e• Ideal for summer food production and pantry planning\u003cbr\u003e• Strong yields in challenging heat conditions\u003cbr\u003e• Practical varieties chosen for real kitchen use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow after your last frost once soil is consistently warm. Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Keep soil evenly moist during germination and early growth, then maintain steady watering through flowering and pod development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a trellis, fence, or stakes for Rattlesnake pole beans to support climbing vines. Cowpeas and lima beans are especially adapted to summer heat and continue producing through high temperatures. Soybeans and field peas handle warm conditions well and can be succession planted for extended harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest \u0026amp; Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest Rattlesnake young for tender snap beans or allow pods to mature for shelling. Pick cowpeas and limas as fresh shell beans, or let pods dry on the plant for long-term storage. Soybeans can be harvested green for edamame-style use or dried for pantry storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection supports a practical hot-climate strategy: plant once soils are warm, harvest fresh through summer, and dry the surplus to build a dependable, homegrown protein source.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SurvivalGardenSeeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42127247867959,"sku":"SGSBeanHotWeatherCollection","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/6207\/7495\/files\/SGSBeanHotWeatherCollection-01.jpg?v=1773237927","url":"https:\/\/survivalgardenseeds.com\/products\/hot-weather-bean-seed-collection","provider":"SurvivalGardenSeeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}