Bean Pencil Pod Black Wax Seeds – Heirloom Golden-Yellow Bush Classic

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Contains about 3 grams of seeds

$2.20

SKU: GS-7876-BEA-DEF

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Organicly grown

Non GMO

Description

Bean 'Pencil Pod Black Wax' (Phaseolus vulgaris) is an esteemed open-pollinated heirloom bush bean introduced in the early 20th century. Renowned for its heavy yields, excellent disease resistance, and outstanding flavor, this variety produces compact, bushy plants 15 to 20 inches tall. The vines yield high quantities of straight, round, 5- to 6-inch slender golden-yellow pods. True to its name, the pods have a tender, stringless, waxy texture and house jet-black seeds inside. Delivering a sweet, mild flavor and satisfying crunch, Pencil Pod Black Wax is a garden favorite for fresh summer side dishes, crisp salads, freezing, and home canning.

Specifications

Plant Name: Bean 'Pencil Pod Black Wax' (Phaseolus vulgaris)
Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated (20th-Century Classic)
Plant Class: Warm-Season Annual Legume / Bush Wax Bean
Color: Bright golden-yellow pods, white flowers, jet-black seeds
Plant Characteristics: Compact upright bush habit (15–20 inches tall / 38–50 cm), sturdy self-supporting stems, round slender 5 to 6 inch stringless pods, high mosaic virus resistance
Suitable Space: Vegetable garden rows, raised beds, high-density garden plots, patio containers
Season: Summer through Early Autumn Harvest (Warm Season, ~55–60 Days to Maturity)
Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Direct sow outdoors late May to early July once soil temperatures reach 18°C (65°F), frost danger passed. Sow seeds 1 inch deep, spaced 2 to 3 inches apart in rows 18 to 24 inches apart. Succession sow every 2 weeks through mid-July for continuous harvests.
Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours direct sunlight daily)
Watering Needs: Moderate (requires consistent moisture during flowering, pod development; avoid overhead watering to protect foliage health)
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What is included?

Contains about 3 grams of seeds

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Good to know

Slender golden pods offer crisp, stringless, butter-wax texture with sweet flavor profile
Sturdy bush growth habit requires no trellising, keeping pods elevated off soil
Excellent disease resistance, particularly against common bean mosaic virus

Yellow pods turn soft if left on vine past peak maturity, requiring timely picking
Cold, damp soils during spring planting can cause slow seed germination, seed rot

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