Pencil Pod Black Wax Yellow Bush Bean Seeds – 1135

Heirloom Vegetable | Open-Pollinated | Approx. 80–100 Seeds per Packet (4–5 seeds/gram)

A dependable garden classic since 1900, Pencil Pod Black Wax is a vigorous yellow bush bean that delivers outstanding flavor, yield, and versatility. These tender, stringless pods grow 12–15 cm (5–6 inches) long and feature a rich, buttery texture perfect for steaming, pickling, freezing, or fresh eating.

Compact, 40–50 cm (16–20") tall plants produce abundantly and are easy to harvest. A favorite for both home gardeners and market growers, this heirloom variety is part of both the Yellow Bush Beans and Multi-Coloured Bush Beans collections.

Key Features

• Heirloom variety introduced in 1900
• Produces light yellow, stringless pods (12–15 cm long)
• Bush habit grows 40–50 cm (16–20") tall—no staking required
• Prolific yields with tender, buttery flavor
• Excellent for fresh eating, freezing, or preserving
• Part of the Yellow and Multi-Coloured Bush Beans collections

How to Grow Pencil Pod Black Wax Beans

When to Sow:

• Direct sow outdoors after last frost when soil is at least 16°C (60°F)
• Sow every 10 days until mid-July for continuous harvest

Sowing Instructions:

• Depth: 2.5 cm (1 inch)
• Spacing: 8 cm (3 inches) apart in rows 45–70 cm (18–28 inches) apart
• Germination: ~8 days

Soil & Care:

• Prefers light, organic, well-drained soil with pH ~6.5.
• Water evenly, especially during flowering and pod development.
• Avoid high nitrogen fertilizers—they promote leaf growth over pod production.
• Do not handle plants when wet to prevent disease.