A cross between Improved Black Wax and Black Eyed Wax varieties, Pencil Pod Black Wax beans were introduced by Calvin Keeney in 1900 and get their name from their appearance. The pods are long and yellow and about the diameter of a pencil when mature, and the beans inside are black and waxy in texture. Reaching 1-2 feet in height, Pencil Pod Black Wax bush bean plants are self-supporting and easy to grow in a garden, a raised bed, or containers. A mature plant will produce quite a heavy harvest of impressive pods that are 5-7 inches in length. Pencil Pod Black Wax beans are great fresh, frozen, or canned, steamed or cooked in a favorite recipe, or enjoyed raw as part of a salad or snack. They're low in calories, yet full of healthy carbohydrates and protein. They're also a great source of calcium, iron, and manganese, as well as vitamin C and other antioxidants.
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| SKU |
DL013809 |
| Item Package Size |
Packet |
| Botanical Name |
Phaseolus vulgaris |
| How To Grow |
0 |
| Planting Depth |
11/2 inches |
| Seed Spacing |
4-6 inches |
| Row Spacing |
18-24 inches |
| Space After Thinning |
12-18 inches |
| Days To Germinate |
7-14 days |
| Days To Maturity |
50-65 |
| Seed Life Cycle |
Annuals |
| Advantages |
Good for Containers |
| Additional Information |
Introduced in 1830 |
| Ships As |
Seed |
| Ships To Canada |
Yes |
