Bean Seeds - Bush - Top Notch Golden Wax
53 Days to maturity. Phaseolus vulgaris. Top Notch Golden Wax Bush Bean Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, hybrid, open-pollinated, heirloom, AAS winner, high yielding, deer resistant, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, bush/pole, snap/shell, fava, lima, wax, romano, soybean, Asian, specialty, sprouting bean. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. This bush-type wax bean produces vibrant yellow pods that are tender, stringless, and perfect for fresh eating or preserving. It's a snap bean, meaning it's harvested and consumed with the pod while still immature. Gardeners appreciate its reliability, heat tolerance, and relatively quick maturity of about 53 days. Alternative names for this variety include Golden Wax and Improved Golden Wax. One of the oldest known wax beans, Golden Wax was first introduced sometime around 1871. ~100 seeds/oz.
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Growing Top Notch Golden Wax Bush Beans in the Vegetable Garden
Plant seeds directly in the garden once the soil has warmed to at least 60F, as beans are highly frost-sensitive. For optimal results, sow seeds 1 inch deep in well-drained, fertile soil. Beans don’t usually respond well to transplanting, so direct seeding is best. Plant seeds 4-6 inches apart, allowing for good airflow, which helps prevent disease. Rows should be about 18-24 inches apart to allow for easier harvesting and maintenance.
Golden Wax Bush Beans are fairly low-maintenance, making them ideal for organic gardens. They fix their nitrogen, so they don’t need heavy fertilization. Instead, enrich the soil with well-rotted compost or organic matter to provide essential nutrients and improve soil structure. Keep the area free of weeds to reduce competition for nutrients and water. Mulching with organic materials like straw can help suppress weeds and retain soil moisture.
Beans prefer consistent moisture but should not sit in overly wet soil, which can lead to root rot. Watering at the base of the plant keeps leaves dry, reducing the chance of fungal diseases. Water 1-2 inches weekly or more during hot or dry spells as needed.
Harvesting Top Notch Golden Wax Bush Beans
For tender, young pods, begin harvesting when beans are about 5-6 inches long and the pods feel firm but not too hard. This usually occurs around 53 days after planting. Snap beans are best harvested before the seeds inside start to bulge too much, as they become tougher at that stage.
Hold the plant stem just above the pod and gently pull the bean, or use small scissors to snip the pod off the plant to avoid damaging the main stem. Continuous harvesting encourages the plant to produce more beans, extending the yield over several weeks.
About Top Notch Golden Wax Bush Bean Garden Seeds
The Top Notch Golden Wax Bush Bean is a treasured heirloom variety with roots in traditional American agriculture. Bred for its superior flavor and adaptability, it has been a favorite among organic gardeners for generations.
As a nitrogen-fixing crop, they add nitrogen into the soil rather than take it away, a plus for reducing fertilizer use.
They are suitable for fresh consumption, canning, and freezing, making them a valuable addition to the home garden.
The development of the Top Notch Golden Wax Bush Bean focused on producing a bean that thrives in various conditions while providing consistent, high-quality yields.
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"Try growing all three colors of beans this year: green, yellow, and purple! Then, you can make a tri-colored, fresh green bean salad. Delicious!"
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Top Notch Golden Wax Bush Bean Seeds Per Package:
- 30 g package - Approximately 100 Seeds
- 4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 400 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 1,600 Seeds
- 5 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 8,000 Seeds
- 25 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 40,000 Seeds
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=======Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Phaseolus vulgaris |
| Bean Sub-Type: | Wax - Wax beans (also called yellow beans) are very similar to green snap beans and have a similar flavor profile. The primary difference is they lack the chlorophyll that makes green beans green. The yellow hue looks like wax, hence the name. |
| Top Notch Golden Wax Bush Bean Color: | Yellow |
| Top Notch Golden Wax Bush Bean Flavor: | Mild, sweet flavor. |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Annual CTop: Not Intended to Overwinter |
| Days to Maturity: | 53 |
| Days to Germination: | 5-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 1 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 4-6 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 18-24 inches |
| Plant Height: | 12-24 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright |
| Soil Preference: | Beans prefer well-draining, nutrient-rich, loamy soil with a pH of 6.0-6.8. As light feeders and nitrogen-fixing legumes, beans do not require nitrogen-heavy fertilizers. |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer (70-85 F). |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: | Yes, direct sow when soil temperatures are reliably above 60 F. Planting with an inoculant may increase yields, but is certainly not required for a successful grow. |
| Start Indoors: | Not Recommended. Beans grow best without any root disturbance. We recommend direct sowing instead of transplanting. |
| Bean Pollination: | Beans are self-pollinating as they contain both the male and female parts within their flowers, unlike other fruit and vegetable plants. While they are self-pollinating, having a variety of pollinators and flowers around will improve yields by ensuring the greatest chances for pollinating events to occur. |
| Snap or Shell Bean: | Snap - Snap beans have a fleshy edible pod. Snap beans are also commonly referred to as string beans or green beans (though not all snap beans are green). They are called snap beans because they make a snapping sound when you break them in half. |
| Pole or Bush Bean: | Bush - Bush beans grow on low-growing, compact, upright, bushy plants that typically do not need a trellis, pole, or other support. Bush beans are usually favorable to container growing. |
| Plant Width: | 10-12 inches |
| Growth Speed: | Early - Ready for harvest around 45-65 days. |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Germination Temperature: | 70-90 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Beans are susceptible to beetles, aphids, spider mites, and cutworms. Look for signs of chewing, curling leaves, eggs on the undersides of leaves, and leaf discoloration. Keeping your bean plants clean from dust build-up and surrounded by a variety of plants to help deter and prevent pest damage. Beans are also susceptible to powdery mildew, bean blight, rust, and root rot. Maintain a regular watering schedule that avoids overly saturated soil. The roots need adequate time to air out between watering. This will also help prevent common fungal and bacterial diseases from developing. Good air circulation and applying water to the ground rather than the leaves will help maintain healthy bean plant growth. |
| Garden Size: | Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container |
| Bean Use: | Fresh, cooked, frozen, canned, soups, etc. |
| Climate Tolerance: | Heat |