Bean 'Pencil Pod Black Wax'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Pencil Pod Black Wax is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Pencil Pod Black Wax needs a soil ph of 6.0 to 6.8 (weakly acidic soil).

Aim to sow 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 3.9 inches (10.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 16°C / 61°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Pencil Pod Black Wax about 14 days after your last frost date.

Pencil Pod Black Wax is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

The species name vulgaris is from the Latin vulgus (“the multitude, the masses”) +‎ -āris, and means “common”, “usual”, or “commonly known” ¹.

¹ Wiktionary entry for vulgaris