Pole Bean, Snap Bean, Wax Bean 'Gold of Bacau'

Phaseolusvulgaris

Family
Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Phaseolus (FAZ-ee-oh-lus)
Species
vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss)
Synonym
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Sun Exposure
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Other Details
Propagation Methods
N/A
Seed Collecting
Pale Pink
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
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Madison, WI (Zone 5a) | March 2008 | positive

A very fine pale yellow romano-type pole bean. Extremely juicy, fresh and almost fruity flavor. Texture gets a kind of unpleasant spongin...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2007 | neutral

Intrepid breeder Robert Schick, also known as Relentless, says he would never do without this bean and grows it side-by-side with Northea...Read More

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