Open Pollinated An excellent dry bean for use in soups and chili, the “Taylor Dwarf Horticultural” is a true classic with a history even longer than its name. The “Taylor Dwarf Horticultural” was introduced to the United States during the colonial period and is still a treasured variety today. This bean possesses beautiful color and texture and is a must for any vegetable garden. Bush Bean Planting Guide

Bush beans are very simple to grow; they do well in most gardens and in most soil types. They should be directly seeded when soil reaches 65-75F (18-24C), and there is no longer a risk for a frost. Sow your bush beans 1 inch (2.5cm) deep and 2 inches (5cm) apart in row about 18 inches (45cm) apart.

In order to have fresh beans all summer, reseed your bush bean patch every two weeks and pick them frequently. If you are using an untreated bush bean seed, plant them thicker than usual, and later thin them to the desired density.

A garden inoculant may be used at planting time to help increase the soil’s fertility. Bush beans grow excellent with all vegetables except the onion family, fennel, basil and kohlrabi.

Maturity days are the best way to know when to pick your bush beans. A mature bush bean feels smooth, firm and crisp.

Name: Taylor Dwarf Horticultural Bush Bean Botanical Name: Phaseolus vulgaris "Taylor Dwarf Horticultural" Type: Heirloom Size at Maturity: 5" - 6" Long Days to Maturity: 64 Days Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Time: Warm Season Sowing Method: Direct Sow Planting Depth: 1 1/2" Plant Spacing: 4 - 6"