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Tavera — Beans | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Tavera
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

54days to harvest

7-10 daysdays to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow after last frost when soil reaches 60-70°F

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Regular, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-drained loam, fertile soil
Spacing: 4-6 inches
Height: 12-18 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Medium-dark green
Size: 4-5"
Shape: Bush
Flavour: Tender, delicate, mild flavor with fine texture typical of extra-fine filet beans.

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, steaming, sautéing, canning, freezing

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Bean beetles, spider mites, aphids
Diseases: Bean rust, anthracnose, bacterial blights
Resistance: Anthracnose (High); One or more races of Bean Mosaic Virus (High)

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	—	—	July – August	September – August
2	—	—	June – August	September
3	—	—	June – July	August – October
4	—	—	June – July	August – October
5	—	—	May – June	August – September
6	—	—	May – June	July – September
7	—	—	April – June	July – August
8	—	—	April – May	June – August
9	—	—	March – April	May – July
10	—	—	February – April	May – June
11	—	—	January – March	April – May
12	—	—	January – March	April – May
13	—	—	January – March	April – May

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 4 to avoid.

MarigoldRepels bean beetles, aphids, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects

BasilDeters aphids and spider mites, may improve bean flavor and growth

CornProvides natural trellis support for climbing beans in Three Sisters planting

CarrotsBeans fix nitrogen which carrots need, carrots don't compete for space

CucumberSimilar water and nutrient needs, beans provide nitrogen for cucumbers

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, repels bean beetles

Summer SavoryImproves bean flavor and growth, repels bean weevils and aphids

CatnipStrongly repels bean weevils and other bean pests

Avoid

OnionInhibits bean growth and nitrogen fixation through root secretions

GarlicStunts bean growth and interferes with beneficial rhizobia bacteria

FennelAllelopathic compounds inhibit bean germination and growth

SunflowerCompetes heavily for nutrients and water, may release growth inhibitors

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Protein (g): 1.97
Fat (g): 0.275
Carbohydrate (g): 7.41
Fibre (g): 3.01
Vitamin K (µg): 43.9
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.121
Calcium (mg): 40
Iron (mg): 0.652
Magnesium (mg): 28.2
Phosphorus (mg): 41.2
Potassium (mg): 290
Zinc (mg): 0.35

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the beans growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Tavera

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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