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Cherokee Wax Bush Bean
$4.50
Packet - 2 oz. Seeds
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Quick Facts
Days to Maturity55 days
SunlightFull Sun
Spacing3-4 Inches
Germination7–10 days
Growing Information
Growing Cherokee Wax Bush Bean
Cherokee Wax Bean is a popular, reliable heirloom, early-producing classic known for its bright yellow pods, crisp texture, and rich, buttery flavor. Plants produce generous harvests of straight, 5–6 inch pods that are stringless, tender, and excellent for fresh eating, steaming, sautéing, canning, or freezing.
This dependable variety thrives in warm weather and shows strong resistance to common bean diseases, making it an ideal choice for gardeners seeking both quality and ease of growth. Compact, bush-type plants grow quickly and require no trellising, offering abundant yields in garden beds or containers.
A long-standing favorite for its productivity, flavor, and beautiful golden color in every harvest.
- Days to Maturity: 55 days
- Sow Method: Direct Sow
- Sow Depth: 1 Inch
- Spacing: 3-4 Inches
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun
- Plant Height: 16-18 inches
- Pod Size: 5-6 Inches
- Pod Color: Yellow
- Bean Type: Bush Wax Bean
- Seed Color: Black
Catalog Page: 27
How to start
Direct Sow
Sowing depth
1 Inch
Plant height
16-18 inches
Botanical name
Phaseolus vulgaris
Questions
FAQ
How should I start these seeds?
Recommended sow method: Direct Sow.
How deep should I sow the seeds?
Sow at a depth of 1 Inch.
How long until they germinate?
Typical germination: 7–10 days.
How far apart should I space them?
Recommended spacing: 3-4 Inches.
How much sun do they need?
Recommended sun exposure: Full Sun.
What’s your germination guarantee?
We stand behind the germination quality of our seed. If you have a germination issue, contact our team and we'll help make it right.
Not sure when to plant in your area?
Planting dates depend on your local frost dates and growing zone.
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Cherokee Wax Bush Bean$4.50 · Packet - 2 oz. Seeds
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