How to Grow Gold Marie Vining Bean
Phaseolus vulgaris 'Gold Marie'
Gold Marie Vining Bean is a warm-season heirloom variety cherished for its reliable production of tender pods. Gardeners value this moderate-difficulty crop for its ability to thrive in full sun while providing a nutritious, protein-rich harvest throughout the summer months.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsStarting Gold Marie Vining Bean: indoors or direct sow?
🌾 Sow directly in the garden — Gold Marie Vining Bean is not usually started indoors.
Do not transplant; sow seeds directly into the garden only after all danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures have warmed sufficiently.
Soil, care & harvest
Prepare your soil by ensuring it drains well and maintains a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. As a warm-season bean, you must wait until after the last spring frost when the ground is warm to sow directly outdoors; do not start indoors. Plant seeds 1 inch deep in full sun. Expect germination within 8 to 12 days once conditions are favorable.
Space plants 6 to 8 inches apart and provide a sturdy trellis or support, as this vining variety requires vertical growth. Keep soil consistently moist with 1 to 1.5 inches of water weekly, avoiding drought stress. Apply mulch around the base to retain moisture and consider feeding lightly if growth slows.
Watch for bean beetles, aphids, spider mites, and thrips; encourage beneficial insects or spray with insecticidal soap early. Prevent anthracnose, bacterial blight, mosaic virus, and powdery mildew by ensuring good air circulation and avoiding overhead watering. Harvest pods 65 to 75 days after sowing when they are tender but before seeds harden inside.
When to Plant Gold Marie Vining Bean
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | July – August | October – August |
| Zone 2 | — | June – August | September |
| Zone 3 | — | June – July | September – October |
| Zone 4 | — | June – July | September – October |
| Zone 5 | — | May – June | August – October |
| Zone 6 | — | May – June | August – September |
| Zone 7 | — | April – June | July – September |
| Zone 8 | — | April – May | July – August |
| Zone 9 | — | March – April | June – July |
| Zone 10 | — | February – April | May – July |
| Zone 11 | — | January – March | April – June |
| Zone 12 | — | January – March | April – June |
| Zone 13 | — | January – March | April – June |
Companion Plants for Gold Marie Vining Bean
✓ Good companions
Beans improve soil nitrogen for carrots, carrots don't compete for same nutrients
Deters Mexican bean beetles, aphids, and flea beetles through natural compounds
Provides natural trellis support for vining beans while beans fix nitrogen for corn
Repel Mexican bean beetles, aphids, and nematodes that attack bean roots
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles while repelling squash bugs
Break up compacted soil and deter bean root fly while maturing quickly
Forms the 'Three Sisters' guild - squash leaves shade soil and suppress weeds
Repels bean beetles and aphids, may improve bean flavor and growth
✗ Keep away from
Inhibits growth of most garden plants including beans through allelopathy
Allelopathic compounds can stunt bean growth and reduce yields
Can inhibit bean growth and nitrogen fixation through root exudates
Compete heavily for nutrients and water, can shade out vining beans
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
