Bean 'Tavera'

Phaseolus vulgaris

How to grow Bean 'Tavera'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Tavera is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Tavera tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 6.0 and 6.8 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Tavera from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 3.9 inches (10.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 1.95 inches (5.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Tavera about 14 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting Tavera

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Tavera is a tender plant.

Harvesting Tavera

Should be picked when they are still very slender (1/8 to 1/4 inch in diameter).

Other Names for Bean 'Tavera'

green beans