Wax Bean 'Pencil Pod Black Wax'

Phaseolusvulgaris

Family
Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Phaseolus (FAZ-ee-oh-lus)
Species
vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Other Details
Propagation Methods
N/A
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
Seed Type
Growth Habit
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Days to Maturity
Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Midlothian, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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Midlothian, VA | August 2007 | negative

The Pencil Pods were the only plant in my vegetable garden that did poorly. It was far from a prolific producer and seemed disease prone....Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | October 2005 | neutral

Yellow pods with sleek black seeds on a vigorous mid-season bush. 60 days.

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