Gold Marie

Family: Fabaceae Legume

Sunlit and tender, Gold Marie pole beans unfurl in a cascade of warm golden pods that glow against lush green foliage.

Their flavor is sweet and clean with a delicate, crisp snap, making them especially delightful for fresh enjoyment and quick skillet-style roasting, as well as vibrant additions to salads and pickling. Grow this vigorous climber for a steady harvest rhythm—pods stay strikingly bright and pleasantly succulent through the season.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 55 DaysHabit: Clumping

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	Clumping
Support Needed	Trellis
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Gold Marie pole beans are all about that crisp, sweet snap—cook them fast and hot so they stay glassy-tender instead of going soft and starchy. Their bright, golden color and clean flavor make them especially worth the no-fuss treatment: blister in a skillet, then season sharply.

Best Uses

hot skillet roast until blistered and lightly charred, then hit with lemon and flaky salt
quick pickle for crisp, golden crunch
toss into salads while still warm for snap that doesn’t go limp
steam and glaze with a light soy-ginger butter

Flavor Profile

sweet, clean bean flavor delicate vegetal snap tender, subtly buttery finish

Kitchen Pairings

lemon garlic dill olive oil balsamic vinegar smoked paprika

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease problem commonly affects Phaseolus vulgaris (bean) like Gold Marie, and how can I manage it at home?

A frequent issue is bean rust or other fungal leaf problems, which show up as reddish-brown spots on leaves during warm, humid weather. Remove and discard infected leaves, water at the soil line (not overhead), and space plants to improve airflow so foliage dries faster. If it keeps spreading, use a labeled fungicide for edible beans and apply according to the label after the first signs of spots.

How often should I water Phaseolus vulgaris during the main growing phase, and what soil moisture level should I aim for?

During flowering and pod fill (roughly mid-season into the last 2–3 weeks), keep the soil consistently evenly moist—about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water per week total, adjusted for rainfall and heat. Water deeply when the top 1 inch of soil feels dry, because beans suffer when they swing between very dry and waterlogged. Mulch can help stabilize moisture, but avoid soggy soil that slows roots and increases disease risk.

How do I tell when Gold Marie (Phaseolus vulgaris) is ready to harvest?

Harvest when pods are fully formed but still tender—typically around 55 days from sowing for this variety type, and often when pods are about pencil-thick and snap easily. If pods look swollen and the seeds feel hard inside, they’ve gone too far and will be less flavorful. Check every 1–2 days at the peak so you don’t miss the tender stage.