Roc d'Or

Family: Fabaceae Legume

Sweet, tender pods arrive in a steady wave—silky-smooth, saturated green, and so crisp they seem to snap with freshness.

Roc d'Or bush beans hold their flavor beautifully, with a fine, succulent texture that stays pleasantly uniform from first picking through the main flush. Grow them for fresh use and quick sautéing, or let their vibrant color shine in summer salads and light pickling batches.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 55 DaysHabit: Bush

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	None
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 bush beans hit a sweet spot: crisp enough to snap, tender enough not to get chalky, and they keep their character through fast heat. Use them fast—high heat, short time—so they stay jewel-green and succulent instead of softening out.

Best Uses

quick sauté with garlic and butter so the pods stay crisp and glossy
char-grill or blister in a hot pan, then finish with lemon for a fresh edge
toss into summer salads where they hold shape under light vinaigrette
small-batch quick pickles to keep that saturated green crunch

Flavor Profile

sweet, green-leaning snap silky-smooth pods with fine, uniform tenderness bright, lightly vegetal sweetness

Kitchen Pairings

garlic butter lemon olive oil parmesan mustard vinaigrette

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease problem most often affects Phaseolus vulgaris (roc d’Or) and how do I control it?

Watch for common bean rust (small orange-brown pustules) and powdery mildew (white, powdery patches) because both spread quickly in warm, humid weather. Space plants to improve airflow, water at the soil line, and remove badly infected leaves early; if you see new spots expanding, treat promptly with a labeled fungicide for edible beans. Also keep the area weed-free to reduce humidity around the canopy.

How often should I water roc d’Or beans during the main growing phase?

During flowering and pod-fill (the busiest growth period leading up to harvest), keep the soil consistently evenly moist but not soggy—aim for about 1 inch (2.5 cm) per week total from rainfall and watering. Water deeply when the top 1 inch (2.5 cm) of soil feels dry, since shallow, frequent watering can lead to poor pod development. Mulch lightly to slow drying, and avoid wetting foliage to reduce mildew pressure.

How can I tell when roc d’Or (Phaseolus vulgaris) is ready to harvest?

Harvest when pods are tender and reach full size but before seeds inside become visibly bulged; this is typically around 55 days from sowing for best eating quality. Pick every 1–2 days during the peak harvest window because new pods keep forming and older, tougher pods reduce plant productivity. Use a gentle snap—ripe pods should break cleanly rather than being rubbery or stringy.