Rev. Taylor Lima (Butter) Bean

Be sure to check out our Beans Growing Guide for more tips & tricks on successfully growing beans.  Gifted to Hoss by Sloan Crim from Alabama, the Rev. Taylor Lima (Butter) Bean is an heirloom, speckled runner bean. This bean is widely adapted and grows well in a variety of growing zones and soils, including sandy soils. Rev. Taylor beans have been known for their ease of shelling and great taste, they love warmer climates and will produce all summer long. Rev. Taylor beans need to be trellised, they're great to dry out and eat throughout the winter months. Recommended for gardeners who enjoy "old fashioned" butterbeans, especially if your soil fertility isn't the best. Phaseolus lunatus. 85 days to maturity. Beans should be planted in spring after the last frost has occurred. Beans will germinate best once soil temps have reached 65 F or higher. Optimal germination temperature is around 77 F. Seeds can require 8 to 16 days to germinate, depending on the soil temperature. For cont