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Garden Bean - Pencil Pod Black Wax - Packet of Seeds

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Sets a good yield of yellow, long string pods on upright bush. Excellent fresh, frozen, or canned. Heirloom variety.

Culture: Any good well drained soil with a pH above 6 will grow beans. Beans do not tolerate cool wet soil. After last frost date with soil approximately 50℉, sow seed 2" (5 cm) apart, 1" (2.5 cm) deep in rows 30" (75 cm) apart. Thinning is not necessary. For a continuous supply, plant every 3 weeks until July 15th. 

Harvesting: Maturity 50-60 days.

Nutrition: Good source of protein, dietary fiber, vitamins A and C.

Suggestion: To cook beans; wash, cut, place in boiling water 8-10 minutes on simmer. Season and serve.

  • Type: Bush
  • Planting Depth: 1" (2.5 cm)
  • Seed Spacing: 2" (5 cm)
  • Spacing Between Rows: 30" (75 cm)
  • Days to Germination: 8-16
  • Days to Maturity: 50-60