Bean 'Cherokee Wax'

Phaseolus vulgaris

How to grow Bean 'Cherokee Wax'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

May need light staking. Not compatible with alliums, fennel, basil or kohlrabi. Successive plantings are recommended.

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Cherokee Wax is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Cherokee Wax needs a soil ph of 6.0 to 6.8 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing Cherokee Wax from seed

Presoak black seeds. Coat with bean inoculant for increased yield.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 2.92 inches (7.5 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.98 inches (2.5 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 18°C / 64°F.

Transplanting Cherokee Wax

Direct sowing is recommended.

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

Harvesting Cherokee Wax

55 days. 5-6" long, thin straight stringless snap beans.

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in mid summer.

Bean Cherokee Wax Etymology

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

Other Names for Bean 'Cherokee Wax'

Cherokee bush bean

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