50 Seeds Golden Wax Bean Phaseolus Vulgaris Yellow Pod Bush Bean Heirloom Garden Vegetable
Golden Wax Bean is a classic bush variety of Phaseolus vulgaris grown for its bright yellow, stringless pods and reliable yields in home gardens. The plants stay compact and upright, making them easy to tend and well suited to small plots, raised beds, and container growing. The golden pods hold their color well and are typically harvested young for the most tender texture and sweet, mild bean flavor.
Whether steamed, sauteed, pickled, or added fresh to salads and soups, the wax bean pods offer a versatile kitchen ingredient with a pleasing snap. The bush habit means no trellising is required, and steady picking encourages continued pod production through the season. These beans also work well for succession sowing to extend the harvest window.
Species: Phaseolus vulgaris
Variety: Golden Wax
Type: Bush bean
Plant_Habit: Compact, upright bush
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, fertile loam
Days_to_Harvest: 50-60
Zones: 3-10
Germination: 7-14 days
Sowing: Direct sow after last frost, 1 inch deep
Spacing: 2-4 inches apart, 18-24 inches between rows
Notes: Succession sow every 2-3 weeks for a continuous harvest