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Cherokee Wax bean is a warm-season legume with a compact, bushy growth habit and steady development under warm conditions. It is well adapted to temperate and warm climates and performs best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil. This variety establishes quickly from seed and is suitable for garden beds and raised beds. It prefers consistent warmth and moderate moisture for uniform growth throughout the growing season.
Features
- Compact, bushy plant with upright growth
- Suitable for garden beds and raised beds
- Performs well in full sun environments
- Adapted to warm and temperate climates
- Steady growth with consistent warmth
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Phaseolus vulgaris
- Common Name (US): Wax Bean
- Seed Type / Variety: Cherokee Wax Variety
- Growth Habit: Bush-type plant
- USDA Zones: 3-10
- Planting Season: Late spring to early summer
- Growing Season: Warm season
- Sowing Season: March to June
- Germination Time and Conditions: 5-10 days at 18-24°C
- Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
- Mature Plant Size: 30-60 cm height, 30-45 cm spread
- Plant Spacing: 10-15 cm between plants
