Bean Seeds – Heirloom Yellow

Heirloom Yellow Wax Beans are a classic variety known for their smooth, tender pods and rich flavor. These beans are productive, easy to grow, and suitable for fresh eating, steaming, and preserving. Their bright yellow pods make them a favorite in both home gardens and larger plots.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Bush bean variety

• Variety Name: Heirloom Yellow Wax

• Pod Color: Bright yellow, smooth, and tender

• Maturity: Approximately 50–60 days from sowing

• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy plants

• Growing Season: Warm season crop; frost-sensitive

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–10 (grown as annuals in all zones)

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 9–10: February–April, August–September

  • Zones 7–8: April–June, August

  • Zones 5–6: May–July

  • Zones 3–4: June–July

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Needs: Well-drained, fertile soil with consistent moisture

• Watering: Moderate; avoid waterlogging for best results

• Uses: Fresh eating, steaming, sautéing, and preserving