Description

Bean ‘Cherokee Wax’ is a stringless butter bean grown on an annual, compact bush which may need support. The straight, yellow pods grow up to 15cm long. The pods develop black seeds on maturity. Cherokee Wax can be grown in containers. Succession sow every two to three weeks to extend harvest time. Harvest often to increase yields. Cut the bean, do not pull or the plant may be damaged.
Bush beans, including Cherokee Wax, are a species of Phaseolus vulgaris, which includes string, green, snap, French (haricot), cannellini and kidney beans. If growing for seed collection, check the Latin name of the beans you are about to plant: all varieties of Phaseolus vulgaris have the potential to cross-pollinate with each other. They will, however, not cross-pollinate with snake beans, runner beans, lima beans, soybeans or lablab beans, so feel free to grow these other types of beans near your bush bean of choice.