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Bean Seeds, Pencil Pod Black Wax (Bush)

Phaseolus vulgaris
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Pencil Pod Black Wax Beans produce an excellent crop of 15 cm (6") long beans on compact plants. This variety produces stringless, golden-yellow pods that encase black beans inside. The fleshy pods offer exceptional flavor and are ideal for home freezing and canning.

  • SKU: 142160
Growing Information Chevron Down Chevron Forward
Days to germination
Days to
Germination:
6 to 14 days
Days to maturity
Days to
Maturity:
60 to 70 days
Growing height
Growing Height:
35-40 cm (14-16")
Key Features Chevron Down Chevron Forward
  • Product Weight: Approximately 45-50 seeds
  • Flavor: Fleshy & tender
  • Preparation Ideas: Rinse beans under water. Dry and cut tips off both ends. Toss beans with salt, pepper and olive oil. Place beans in a single layer (do not overlap), on foil lined baking sheet. Bake at 350 F preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes or until cooked to desired tenderness.
  • Seed Type: Heirloom
  • Plant Type: Vegetable
  • Latin Name: Phaseolus vulgaris
  • How To Grow
Instructions Chevron Down Chevron Forward
Sow seeds when the soil is warm and all danger of frost is past. Pick early and often to encourage production. Sow every 2 weeks until 8 weeks before fall frost.
  • Planting Depth: 2.5 cm (1")
  • Seed Spacing: 10 cm (4")
  • Plantling Spacing: 15 cm (6")
  • Row Spacing: 60 cm (24")
Suggestions Chevron Down Chevron Forward
  • Extend the harvesting season by making smaller successive sowings every one or two weeks until mid-June instead of one large initial sowing at the beginning of the season.

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