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Cherokee Wax

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Phaseolus vulgaris

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Fabaceae (Pea family) · Genus: Phaseolus

About

Cherokee Wax is a popular bush variety known for its productivity, resilience to adverse weather conditions, and disease resistance. This All America Selections (AAS) winner yields 5 to 6-inch long, stringless yellow wax beans with a fine flavor. The plant's upright growth habit helps keep the pods clean.

Characteristics

Color
Yellow
Growth Habit
Bush

About the Plant

Life Cycle
Annual
Hardiness
Warm-Season/Tender
Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Germination
7–10 days
at 60–95 °F
Days to Maturity
54 days
Fruit Size
5–6 in

How to Plant

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Start Indoors
Not Recommended / Direct Sow Only
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Direct Sow (Spring)
0-2 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
8-10 Weeks Before First Frost
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Container Friendly
Yes
Planting Depth
1 in
Seed Spacing
3 in
Row Spacing
20 in
Thin To
3 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
60–85 °F
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Soil Temp
60–95 °F
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Air Temp
32–90 °F

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Planting and Care Instructions

Beans are a warm-season crop. Sow seed directly outdoors. Plant 1-2 seeds every 3 inches. When seedlings have 4 leaves, thin to 1 plant every 3 inches. Harvest beans all season by sowing every 2 weeks until 2 months before frost. Harvest young and tender pods frequently.

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