Dwarf Yellow Wax Bean Seeds

• Dwarf Yellow Wax Bean
• The Dwarf Yellow Wax Bean Plant
• How to Sow Dwarf Yellow Wax Bean
• How to Grow Dwarf Yellow Wax Bean
• Tips for Growing Dwarf Yellow Wax Bean
• Diseases and Pests of Dwarf Yellow Wax Bean
• Properties of Dwarf Yellow Wax Bean
• Nutritional Values of Dwarf Yellow Wax Bean (per 100 g)

Dwarf Yellow Wax Bean

dwarf yellow wax bean is a dwarf bean variety with a butter-yellow pod, tender, stringless and mild in flavor. It is one of the most popular varieties for home gardens thanks to its compact habit that needs no support.

The dwarf yellow wax bean Plant

Botanically it is a Phaseolus vulgaris, part of the Fabaceae family, in its bush bean form, reaching a contained height of 30 to 40 cm. Pods form abundantly, straight and cylindrical, in a uniform golden yellow color.

It is a self-pollinating plant, with abundant white flowering followed by fast, concentrated fruiting.

How to Sow dwarf yellow wax bean

Sowing takes place from May to July, once the soil is warm, placing seeds 3-4 cm deep and 8-10 cm apart along the row, with rows 40-50 cm apart. The bean is frost-sensitive, so early sowing with risk of late frost should be avoided.

How to Grow dwarf yellow wax bean

It prefers loose, well-drained soil, not overly fertilized with nitrogen, which would favor leaf growth at the expense of pod production. Regular watering, especially during flowering and fruit set, is essential for tender, stringless pods.

Harvest begins about 55-60 days after sowing and continues in stages for a few weeks, picking pods while still thin to keep them at their most tender.

Tips for Growing dwarf yellow wax bean

Being non-climbing, it needs no stakes or support netting, making it ideal even for small gardens or container growing. Light periodic hoeing helps control weeds without disturbing the shallow roots.

Diseases and Pests of dwarf yellow wax bean

The most common threats are anthracnose, bean rust and aphids, which colonize the young shoots. Crop rotation and avoiding overhead watering significantly reduce the risk of fungal infections.

Properties of dwarf yellow wax bean

The pods are low in calories but rich in fiber, vitamin C and folate, along with a fair amount of potassium. Their bright yellow color comes from the absence of chlorophyll in the pod, which doesn't affect its nutritional value.

Nutritional Values of dwarf yellow wax bean (per 100 g)

• Calories: 31 kcal
• Protein: 1.8 g
• Fat: 0.2 g
• Carbohydrates: 7 g
• Fiber: 3.4 g
• Vitamin C: 12 mg
• Potassium: 211 mg