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Growing Gold Rush Wax Bush Beans in the Vegetable Garden

Start by amending the soil with compost to enrich the soil fertility. Bush beans do not need to be fertilized if the soil is rich. Start by sowing the seeds directly outside, one inch deep in soil when the soil temperature is above sixty degrees and frost has passed. Leave about four to six inches between plants, in rows two to three feet wide. While growing, give these plants one inch of water a week, and water as close to the root as possible; getting the leaves wet can lead to disease which can harm the plant and affect the yield.

Water the bush beans regularly, especially during establishment and once you start to see flowers develop. Keep the area weed-free. Mulch around the plants to prevent weeds and retain moisture. Monitor for pests like aphids and bean beetles. Beans are great candidates for companion planting as they stay low to the ground and contribute to soil health.

HarvestingWax Gold Rush Bush Beans

Harvest about 50-65 days after planting or when you see the yellow pods reach about 5-6 inches long. They should be firm and smooth. Pick them before the beans inside start bulging. As a snap bean, the pod and seeds are eaten while still a bit immature for the best texture and flavor. Gently grasp the pod and use your fingers or a small knife to avoid damaging the plant. Regular harvesting encourages the plant to produce more pods.

AboutWax Gold Rush Bush Bean Garden Seeds

Gold Rush Bush Beans were bred to offer gardeners a reliable, disease-resistant wax bean with exceptional taste and visual appeal. The goal was to combine high yields with early maturity and ease of growth.

The wax bean is a great choice for those just starting as gardeners since these are easy plants to grow that require little care. In addition to producing crisp beans, this bush-type plant gives vibrant, light yellow pods that make a great accent piece in a garden. With this particular variety, the pods grow in clusters close to the stalk, so they are easy to pick.

Perfect for steaming, boiling, sautéing, and incorporating into salads and stir-fries. Unlike purple bush beans, their color remains vibrant when cooked.

Regular harvesting will ensure a greater yield. These wax beans are not only easier to locate on the plant because of its hue, but they also grow together in clusters, making harvesting just that much easier.

Tips From Our Gardeners

"Although bean plants can handle heat and mild drought better than many other plants grown in typical vegetable gardens, we still don’t usually refer to them as heat or drought-tolerant. They are hardy, easy-to-grow plants but don’t like extremes, especially when it comes to cold!"

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer