Bean 'Wax Bush'

Phaseolus vulgaris

How to grow Bean 'Wax Bush'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Wax Bush is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.0 and 6.8 as Wax Bush is a weakly acidic soil loving plant.

Growing Wax Bush from seed

Look to ensure a distance 3.9 inches (10.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Wax Bush

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Wax Bush is a tender plant.

Harvesting Wax Bush