20+ Golden Wax Bush Bean--Bush - PHASEOLUS VULGARIS-- Heirloom Non GMO-Tasty Bean--A158

20+ Golden Wax Bush Bean--Bush - PHASEOLUS VULGARIS- Heirloom Non GMO-A158.

Description:

One of the oldest known wax beans. Golden Wax was first introduced sometime around 1871. There have been many variations over the years, but Golden Wax was also known as Topnotch or Rustproof Golden Wax. Golden Wax bean is a bush type plant that produces excellent yields of golden yellow wax beans. Good for northern climates as well as the south. Golden Wax bean plants are compact and they grow 40 cm (16") tall, with a spread of 25-30 cm (10-12”) wide, and produce delicious golden pods about 13-15 cm (5-6") long. Pods are string-less, straight, and possess a rich buttery flavor. Buttery and delicious! Golden Wax Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) yield an abundance of stringless, 4- to 6-inch long, yellow pods on bush plants. Perfect for canning, freezing, or just plain fresh eating; ready in 55 days.

Direct sow from mid-May to the beginning of July. Try to plant during a warm, dry spell. Soil must be warm. If it is not warm enough, seeds will rot, Sow seeds 2-5 cm (1-2") deep, 5-8 cm (2-3") apart, in rows 45-60 cm (18-24") apart.

Soil Conditions: Well worked rich, loose and well-drained soil. Ideal pH: 5.5-6.8

Planting Depth: 2-5 cm (1-2") deep, 5-8 cm (2-3") apart.

Germination: 7-10 days.

Height at Maturity: Plants reach 40 cm (16") tall. Compact bush habit. Spread: 25-30 cm (10-12”) wide.

Days to Maturity: 50-60 days for yellow beans, 100+ days for dry beans.

Watering: Low water requirements at planting- moisten soil for germination, medium at flowering and then heavy through harvest.

Sun/Shade: Full Sun Seed

Spacing: 5-8 cm (2-3") apart, in rows 45-60 cm (18-24") apart.