Beurre De Rocquencourt

Family: Fabaceae Vegetable

Sweet, buttery pods arrive in a steady ribbon—Beurre De Rocquencourt wax beans develop a luminous, pale-golden sheen with a tender snap and a delicately creamy flavor.

The slender, straight pods hold their grace through the season, staying pleasantly crisp rather than tough, making them a favorite for fresh garden enjoyment and quick skillet-roasting alike. Grow this market-class wax bean for abundant, uniform harvests that shine in summer salads, bright side dishes, and silky sauces.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 55 DaysHabit: Bush

Botanical illustration of Beurre De Rocquencourt

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 25th
Harvest Begins	Jun 19th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	55
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Bush
Support Needed	Trellis
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	75
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

These wax beans are engineered for eating in-motion: they roast up browned and shiny while keeping a tender snap, so they don’t turn stewy. Their mild, creamy sweetness loves classic fats and bright acid—think browned butter and lemon—without needing a heavy hand.

Best Uses

hot-oven or skillet roasting until blistered at the edges but still snappy
quick sauté with garlic and browned butter for a silky, spoonable coating
shaved-pod summer salads where they stay crisp under vinaigrette
puree into a smooth, lightly glossy side-sauce for chicken or fish

Flavor Profile

delicately sweet, buttery notes tender snap with a crisp bite clean, mild bean flavor with a creamy finish

Kitchen Pairings

brown butter garlic lemon fresh dill goat cheese chicken

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if my Beurre de Rocquencourt pear leaves develop powdery mildew or look dusty?

Powdery mildew on pears shows up as a white-gray powder on new leaves and shoots. Remove and destroy heavily affected tips, then spray a labeled sulfur or potassium bicarbonate fungicide when new growth is actively appearing and repeat per label intervals. Improve airflow by pruning any dense branches and avoid wetting foliage with overhead watering.

How often should I water Beurre de Rocquencourt during the main growing season to keep fruit set and size on track?

During active growth (spring through early summer), water deeply about once per week, aiming for the soil to stay evenly moist 6–8 inches down. In hot spells, increase to every 3–4 days so the soil doesn’t dry out completely—skip frequent light watering. Mulch around the root zone (not against the trunk) to reduce moisture swings.

When are Beurre de Rocquencourt pears ready to harvest, and how can I tell?

Harvest at about 55 days from flowering/earlier than full softness, when fruits have reached full size and the ground color starts to lighten from green. Pick by lifting each pear gently and twisting upward; they should detach with minimal resistance. Let them ripen at room temperature until the neck gives slightly and the flesh feels juicy, not hard and starchy.