Garden Bean - Pencil Pod Black Wax - Packet of Seeds

Sets a good yield of yellow, long string pods on upright bush. Excellent fresh, frozen, or canned. Heirloom variety. Culture: Any good well drained soil with a pH above 6 will grow beans. Beans do not tolerate cool wet soil. After last frost date with soil approximately 50℉, sow seed 2" (5 cm) apart, 1" (2.5 cm) deep in rows 30" (75 cm) apart. Thinning is not necessary. For a continuous supply, plant every 3 weeks until July 15th.  Harvesting: Maturity 50-60 days. Nutrition: Good source of protein, dietary fiber, vitamins A and C. Suggestion: To cook beans; wash, cut, place in boiling water 8-10 minutes on simmer. Season and serve. Type: Bush Planting Depth: 1" (2.5 cm) Seed Spacing: 2" (5 cm) Spacing Between Rows: 30" (75 cm) Days to Germination: 8-16 Days to Maturity: 50-60