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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 54 days
Family: Fabaceae
Type: Snap Bean, Bush Bean (Learn More)
Native: Mexico and South America
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 15"-20" compact bush
Variety Info: 4"–5" dark green, slender, round, straight pods, with small, white seeds; very tender. 'Tavera' has disease resistance to anthracnose and bean common mosaic virus.
Attributes: Anthracnose Resistant, Bean Mosaic Virus Resistant, Frost Sensitive, Good for Containers
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 65°F, ideally 70°–85°F. Successive Sowings: Every 7 to 14 days up to 80 days before your average first fall frost date. NOTE: In very hot summer areas, skip sowing as high heat approaches; temperatures consistently above 90°F will prevent beans from forming.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended; bean plants do not transplant well.
Sprouts in: 6–12 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): 1"
Space Seeds: 1 seed every 4"
Row Spacing: 24"
Thinning: Not required
Growing Info
Harvesting: Snap beans are ready to pick when the pod "snaps" or breaks in half cleanly. This is when the seeds have just begun to form and the pods are several inches long (depending on the variety). Hold the stem with one hand, and the pod with the other hand to avoid pulling off branches, which will continue to produce. At season's end, plants are great compost material if they are disease-free.
- LexiVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsDec 2, 2025Lovely and abundant
This was a wonderful bean, best harvested when small and tender. I was surprised with how many beans these small but mighty bushes produced! The rabbits loved them, too.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningDec 2, 2025Hey Lexi,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our Tavera Filet Bush Bean Seeds! We absolutely love hearing that these little bushes were such prolific producers for you - they really are small but mighty! You're so right about harvesting them when they're small and tender, that's exactly when they're at their peak flavor and texture. It sounds like you got the timing perfect! And we have to laugh about the rabbits enjoying them too - at least you know they have good taste! Thanks for sharing your wonderful growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Cheryl D.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJul 31, 20245 Stars
The seeds were so easy to plant, my 1 year old granddaughter did it! And they sprouted within a few days. They’ve grown nicely despite the Texas heat and are flowering now - hope to have beans soon.
- Elaine S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsFeb 14, 2026What does Title mean? I am a home gardener that plants all of our vegetables.
The Tavera Filet bush bean is the best bean I have ever planted; they have great flavor cooked or eaten raw right out of the garden. I haven't planted the other French bean I just wanted to compare the two. My Earl May Garden center does not carry the Tavera any longer so it had to order from you directly, and I was glad they were not discontinued.
Thank You
Elaine Snyder
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerEGEpic GardeningFeb 16, 2026Hey Elaine,
Thank you so much for your review of our Tavera Filet Bush Bean Seeds! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that these are the best beans you've ever planted - that's such high praise and it really means the world to us! The fact that you love them both cooked and fresh right from the garden just shows what an amazing variety the Tavera really is. We're so sorry to hear that your local Earl May Garden center doesn't carry them anymore, but we're definitely glad you found us directly and that we could get these fantastic beans to you! It sounds like they're going to continue being a staple in your vegetable garden for years to come. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing experience with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Jewel A.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsDec 14, 20245 Stars
I really appreciate the planting guide the shows when to start seeds.
- Keith W.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsAug 6, 20245 Stars
Fantastic and prolific French style fillet beans.
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