How to Grow Top Notch Golden Wax
Phaseolus vulgaris 'Top Notch Golden Wax'
Top Notch Golden Wax is a popular warm-season bean variety prized for its tender, golden pods and sweet flavor. Gardeners grow this easy-to-cultivate crop to enjoy fresh harvests in the summer garden or on patios.
📷 Wikipedia: Phaseolus vulgarisStarting Top Notch Golden Wax: indoors or direct sow?
🌾 Sow directly in the garden — Top Notch Golden Wax is not usually started indoors.
Do not start indoors or transplant; sow seeds directly into the garden only after all danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures have risen sufficiently for germination.
Soil, care & harvest
Prepare loose soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0 before planting. Since beans are frost-sensitive warm-season crops, sow seeds directly outdoors only after the last spring frost when the ground has warmed up. Plant seeds about one inch deep; they typically germinate within seven to ten days.
Space plants four to six inches apart in full sun. Provide a trellis or pole for support as vines grow upward. Maintain consistent moisture with one inch of water weekly, ensuring the soil stays evenly moist for optimal pod development without overwatering.
Watch for Mexican bean beetles, aphids, and leafhoppers; use insecticidal soap or hand-pick pests early to prevent damage. Monitor for bacterial blight, rust, powdery mildew, white mold, and mosaic virus by ensuring good air circulation. Harvest pods fifty to fifty-five days after sowing when they are young and tender.
When to Plant Top Notch Golden Wax
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | July – August | September – August |
| Zone 2 | — | June – August | September |
| Zone 3 | — | June – July | August – October |
| Zone 4 | — | June – July | August – October |
| Zone 5 | — | May – June | August – September |
| Zone 6 | — | May – June | July – September |
| Zone 7 | — | April – June | July – August |
| Zone 8 | — | April – May | June – August |
| Zone 9 | — | March – April | May – July |
| Zone 10 | — | February – April | May – June |
| Zone 11 | — | January – March | April – May |
| Zone 12 | — | January – March | April – May |
| Zone 13 | — | January – March | April – May |
Companion Plants for Top Notch Golden Wax
✓ Good companions
Help break up soil for bean roots and don't compete for nutrients since beans fix nitrogen
Provides natural support structure for climbing varieties and benefits from nitrogen fixed by beans
Benefits from nitrogen fixed by beans and provides living mulch to retain soil moisture
Repel bean beetles, aphids, and other harmful insects while attracting beneficial predators
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting beans from pest damage
Loosen soil around bean plants and mature quickly without competing for space
Deters bean beetles and other pests with its strong aromatic compounds
Repels bean weevils and may improve bean flavor and growth
✗ Keep away from
Produces allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth and development of bean plants
May inhibit bean growth and nitrogen fixation through root secretions
Compete heavily for nutrients and water while potentially releasing growth-inhibiting chemicals
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
