Wax Bean 'Gold Mine'

Phaseolusvulgaris

Family
Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Phaseolus (FAZ-ee-oh-lus)
Species
vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Other Details
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
Seed Type
Growth Habit
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Days to Maturity
Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Portland, Oregon

Houston, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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J
Finksburg, MD | December 2020 | positive

Summer of 2020. Highly productive, stringless, very tasty. Not sure how it could be better. This is my go-to bean for yellow, now if I ca...Read More

R
Portland, OR | March 2010 | positive

Good little plant. Moderate production, low maintenance and disease resistant

F
F
Pasadena, TX | December 2007 | positive

These were, indeed, "ultra sweet." They were early for me, and fairly prolific. Pods retained a good texture and taste when reheated af...Read More

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | September 2004 | neutral

Very high yields of crisp, ultra-sweet wax beans are borne on compact and unusually upright plants. The beans grow together in clusters t...Read More

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