red beans seeds for planting Taylor Dwarf Horticulture (Cranberry) BeanDescription Taylor Dwarf Horticulture Bush Bean Seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris) 25+ Non GMO Heirloom Cranberry Bean Seeds, 85% Germination Rate, by Islas Garden Seeds, Great for Cooking & Small Gardens Phaseolus vulgaris "Taylor Dwarf Horticulture" An heirloom with deep colonial roots, Taylor Dwarf Horticulture Bean has been cherished for generations as both a beautiful and dependable food crop. This compact bush variety produces heavy yields of 56" pods

Description

Taylor Dwarf Horticulture Bush Bean Seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris) – 25+ Non-GMO Heirloom Cranberry Bean Seeds, 85% Germination Rate, by Isla’s Garden Seeds, Great for Cooking & Small Gardens

Phaseolus vulgaris "Taylor Dwarf Horticulture"

An heirloom with deep colonial roots, Taylor Dwarf Horticulture Bean has been cherished for generations as both a beautiful and dependable food crop. This compact bush variety produces heavy yields of 5–6" pods that begin a creamy white, then mature into striking shells streaked with vivid crimson. Inside, the plump beans themselves are pale pink marbled with red, earning it a reputation as both ornamental and practical in the garden. Also known as Speckled Bay, this versatile variety can be enjoyed fresh-shelled while tender or dried for hearty winter meals. Its rich flavor and reliable productivity make it a favorite among home gardeners seeking both history and harvest in one plant.

Planting Instructions

Approx seeds per order 25

Shell beans can be enjoyed fresh from the pod or left to mature for drying and storage.

Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your last expected frost date, or sow directly outdoors once all danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures are consistently above 55°F. Avoid planting too late, as beans require a full season to mature. Keep in mind that if temperatures rise above 80°F during flowering and pod development, bean set may be reduced.

Plant seeds in full sun in rich, well-draining soil. Maintain even soil moisture—damp but never waterlogged. Bush varieties typically support themselves, while taller pole types may require staking or trellising to withstand wind or heavy rain.

For fresh shell beans, harvest the pods while they are plump, and shell them when the beans are still tender and flavorful. The pods themselves are not edible. For dry beans, allow pods to remain on the plant until they are fully mature and papery. Depending on variety, the time to maturity ranges from 70 to 120 days.

The growing season ends with the first fall frost. Dry beans are ready to harvest once the pods are brittle and the plant’s leaves have yellowed and dropped.

Type: Annual
Sun: Full
Planting Depth: 1”
Spacing: 4-6”
Water: Moderate
Days to Maturity/Bloom: 64-70 days
Height: 12-24”
Zones: 3-12

USDA Zone Map

Taylor Dwarf Horticulture Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) grow best in USDA Zones 3–10, thriving in full sun with warm, well-draining soil.

Type: Annual
Sun: Full
Planting Depth: 1”
Spacing: 4-6”
Water: Moderate
Days to Maturity/Bloom: 64-70 days
Height: 12-24”
Zones: 3-12