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Ferry-Morse

Cherokee Wax

Common Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris

HeirloomNon-GMONon-Neonic

About (From this Label)

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.

About the Plant

Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Tender
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Origin
United States
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Germination
7–10 days
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Days to Maturity
54 days
Fruit Size
5–6 in

How to Plant

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Container Friendly
Yes
Planting Depth
1 in
Seed Spacing
3 in
Row Spacing
1 2/3 ft
Thin To
3 in

Succession

Resow every 14 days for a continuous harvest.

Planting and Care Instructions (From this Label)

Beans are a warm-season crop. Sow seeds 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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