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BEAN Cherokee Wax (Phaseolus vulgaris)
Bush Bean
Family: Fabaceae
Characteristics: Dwarf bush bean
Seed per packet: Approx. 15
Seed per gram: Approx. 3
A popular “Butter Bean” variety of bush bean with strong and vigorous upright growth that produces high yields of great tasting tender stringless pods to 16 cm long. Seed turn black on maturity.
The pods borne in clusters around the stem which makes them easy to pick.
This golden-yellow bean holds its quality well after picking. A great choice for eating fresh, pickling and freezing
A good container variety for small spaces. Disease resistance.
Grow notes:
Tropical: Autumn and Winter.
Temperate: Late Summer to late Winter.
Cold: Early Winter to early Spring
Sow: 2cm deep.
Soaking seed overnight prior to sowing helps with the up-take of moisture for germination. Best sown direct in growing position in moist soil.
Germination: 7-10 days.
Plant space: 5cm
Row space: 1 metre
Maturity: 10-12 weeks
Feed with a soluble fertiliser every two weeks for stronger plants.
Adaptable to most good garden soils, prefers an open sunny position.
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