Bush Bean 'Golden Wax'
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Flat and delicious pods
'Golden Wax' Yellow Dwarf Bean Seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris), offered by OSC Seeds.
This heirloom variety produces flat, slightly wider pods of a bright creamy yellow. The compact plants reach about 45 cm in height and are particularly prolific and robust. Introduced in the 1870s, this variety remains a staple, ideal for fresh consumption, freezing, and preserving.
Plant height: 45 cm
Quantity per packet: Approximately 80 to 100 seeds
Harvest time: 50-55 days
Difficulty level: Easy
Frost tolerance: Killed by the cold
Companion plants: Carrots, corn, cucumbers
Negative plants: Onions, leeks
Plant type: Annual vegetable
Cultivation method:
Beans prefer light, organic, well-drained soil with a pH of around 6.5. Sow the seeds at a depth of 2.5 cm and space them 8 cm apart in rows 45 to 70 cm apart. Sow only once the soil has warmed to at least 16°C. For a continuous harvest, sow every 10 days until mid-July. Water evenly, especially during flowering and pod formation. Avoid fertilizers high in nitrogen and handle the plants only when the leaves are dry to prevent disease. Germination takes place in about 8 days.
