Gold Rush Bush Bean

Description

Botanical Interests Packet

Gold Rush’s’ clusters of yellow pods really pop against the green foliage of the plant so they are easy to harvest. This golden-yellow bean holds its quality well, both on the plant and post-harvest. A good container variety. Disease resistance.

Approximate Seeds per Pkt: 65

Days to Maturity: 54 days

Family: Fabaceae

Type: Snap Bean, Bush Bean (Learn More)

Native: Mexico and South America

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: 16″–20″ tall, wide

Variety Info: Slender, 5 ½”–6″ yellow pods borne in clusters around main stem. ‘Gold Rush’ is regarded as one of the best wax beans available. It holds its quality and texture in the garden longer than other beans and freezes well. The strong plants bear large crops of white-seeded pods that are easy to harvest. Resistant to bean common mosaic virus, NY15, and curly top virus.

Attributes: Frost Sensitive, Bean Mosaic Virus Resistant, Curly Top Virus Resistant

MFG Part Number: 3139