Goldrush Wax Bean

Family: Fabaceae Vegetable

Sunlit and buttery from the first harvest onward, Goldrush Wax Bean delivers tender pods with a luminous golden-yellow glow and a pleasantly crisp bite.

The pods stay sweet and succulent at 50 days, with a smooth, waxy sheen that makes them as satisfying to pick as they are to enjoy. Ideal for fresh snacking, quick sautéing, and vibrant pickling, Goldrush Wax Bean brings a bright, garden-to-plate pop to every platter.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 50 DaysHabit: Bush

Botanical illustration of Goldrush Wax Bean

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 14th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	50
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

Goldrush Wax Bean tastes like sunshine because it stays sweet and crisp long enough to win in high-heat, short-cook applications—treat it like a crunchy vegetable, not a bean to stew. Keep the cook time tight so the pod keeps its waxy snap and doesn’t slide into starch.

Best Uses

fast skillet sauté with garlic and olive oil
blanch-and-shock for a snappy side dressed in lemon vinaigrette
quick pickling for glossy, crunchy rounds
stir-fry with ginger and a salty-sweet glaze

Flavor Profile

sweet, lightly vegetal flavor crisp snap with a buttery, tender pod clean, mild beaniness with a fresh finish holds sweetness well with quick heat

Kitchen Pairings

lemon garlic olive oil ginger bacon or pancetta apple cider vinegar

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest is most likely to attack Phaseolus vulgaris (wax bean), and how can I control it at home?

Watch for Mexican bean beetles and bean leaf beetles, which chew holes in leaves and can quickly defoliate plants. Hand-pick adults and larvae early in the morning, then spray an appropriate product labeled for bean beetles (often spinosad or neem) following label directions, repeating after new feeding activity appears. Keep the area weed-free and remove heavily damaged leaves to reduce reinfestation.

How often should I water Goldrush wax beans during the main growing phase?

During flowering and pod set, keep the soil evenly moist—about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water per week total, adjusted for rainfall and heat. Water deeply at the base so moisture reaches the root zone, aiming for soil that stays consistently damp but not soggy. If pods start to look thin or plants drop flowers, increase watering slightly rather than letting the soil dry out completely.

How do I tell when Goldrush wax beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are ready to harvest?

Harvest when pods are firm and fully filled but still tender—typically around 50 days after sowing for this crop. For best eating quality, pick pods while they’re young (about pencil-thickness), before they develop visible bulges or tough, stringy seams. Check every 1–2 days once production starts, because wax beans can become woody if left on the plant too long.