Bean Seeds (Bush) - Cherokee Wax

Delicious, Yellow-Bean Bush Variety for Heirloom Gardens
Cherokee Wax is a classic heirloom bush bean variety known for its tender, stringless yellow beans. This prolific producer is perfect for gardeners seeking a high-quality, reliable crop that’s both visually striking and delicious. The beans have a mild, sweet flavor, making them a favorite for fresh eating, freezing, or canning.

Key Benefits

• Heirloom Quality: A traditional, non-GMO variety with a long history, Cherokee Wax offers reliable performance and great flavor.
• Vibrant Color: Features beautiful yellow pods that stand out in the garden, making it an attractive addition to any vegetable patch.
• Sweet and Tender Beans: The beans are stringless and have a mild, sweet taste, perfect for fresh salads or cooked dishes.
• High Yield: Produces an abundant harvest of beans over an extended period, allowing for multiple harvests in a single season.
• Disease Resistance: Known for its resistance to common bean diseases, Cherokee Wax beans are healthy and easy to grow.

Planting Instructions

Planting Season

• Spring: Sow Cherokee Wax bean seeds directly outdoors after the last frost, once the soil has warmed to around 60°F (15°C). Beans thrive in warmer soil conditions.
• Succession Planting: For a continuous harvest, plant seeds every 2-3 weeks throughout the growing season.

Planting Details

• Depth: Plant seeds 1-1.5 inches deep in loose, well-draining soil.
• Spacing: Space seeds 2-3 inches apart in rows, with rows spaced 18-24 inches apart to ensure good air circulation and room for growth.
• Light: Full sun is required for optimal growth, ensuring that the plants receive at least 6-8 hours of sunlight per day.

Watering and Care

• Water Needs: Keep the soil consistently moist during germination and early growth. Once established, water deeply once or twice a week, depending on rainfall and temperature. Beans are sensitive to overwatering, so ensure proper drainage.
• Fertilizer: Beans are nitrogen fixers, meaning they don’t require heavy fertilization. However, applying organic compost before planting will promote healthy growth and abundant yields.
• Weeding: Regularly weed around the plants to reduce competition for nutrients, being careful not to damage the shallow roots.
• Mulching: Mulch around the base of the plants to help retain moisture, prevent weeds, and keep the soil temperature stable.

Harvesting

• When to Harvest: Cherokee Wax beans are ready for harvest in about 50-55 days from planting. Harvest when the pods are plump and the beans inside are tender, but still young and fresh.
• How to Harvest: Gently snap or cut the pods from the plant once they’ve reached the desired size. Beans can be eaten fresh, frozen for later use, or canned for long-term storage.

Perfect For

• Heirloom Gardens: Perfect for gardeners who enjoy growing traditional, non-GMO varieties with rich history and reliable performance.
• Culinary Use: Cherokee Wax beans are ideal for fresh eating in salads, side dishes, or as a cooked vegetable. Their sweet, tender flavor makes them versatile in the kitchen.
• Preserving and Canning: These beans are perfect for freezing or canning, allowing you to enjoy the harvest throughout the year.
• Small Gardens: As a bush variety, Cherokee Wax doesn’t require staking or trellising, making it great for smaller garden spaces, raised beds, or container gardens.

Coverage

• Packet: Covers up to 15-20 square feet, providing enough seeds to grow a healthy and productive bean crop.

Grow Beautiful, Sweet Yellow Beans with Cherokee Wax

Whether you’re growing Cherokee Wax beans for their vibrant yellow pods, excellent flavor, or high yield, this heirloom variety offers a delightful harvest that will enhance your garden and kitchen. Easy to grow and versatile, it’s a great choice for gardeners of all experience levels.

Order your Cherokee Wax Bean seeds today and enjoy a bountiful harvest of fresh, sweet beans!