Description
Rocdor Yellow Bush Bean Seeds 1143
Early, High-Yielding Yellow Wax Bush Bean Producing Straight, Tender Pods Even in Cooler Spring Soils.
Rocdor Yellow Bush Bean is an early, dependable yellow wax bush bean celebrated for its vigorous growth and abundant yields. Growing to a compact height of 40 to 50 cm, this sturdy bush variety produces heavy crops of straight, slender, deep-yellow pods with crisp, tender texture and rich, buttery flavour. Featuring dark black seeds that germinate reliably even in cooler spring soils, Rocdor offers strong early-season performance alongside high natural disease resistance—making it an ideal choice for fresh summer eating, steaming, and canning.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 1143
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Botanical Name: Phaseolus vulgaris ‘Rocdor’
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Type: Yellow Wax Bush Bean
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Plant Height: 40–50 cm
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Days to Harvest: Approx. 50 days
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Plant Spacing: 8 cm apart in rows 45–60 cm apart
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Light Requirement: Full Sun
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Soil Preference: Well-draining, fertile soil (warmed to at least 16°C)
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Germination: 7–10 days (Black seeds germinate well in cool soil)
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Sowing Window: May to July
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Seed Depth: 2.5 cm deep
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Bush beans are compact, easy-to-manage crops that require no staking and deliver rapid, concentrated harvests throughout the summer.
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Direct Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors from May to July once the danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures reach at least 16°C. Plant seeds 2.5 cm deep and 8 cm apart in rows spaced 45 to 60 cm apart.
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Watering & Foliage Care: Keep plants evenly watered, particularly during blooming and active pod development. Avoid cultivating or handling the foliage when leaves are wet to prevent spreading fungal or bacterial diseases.
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Succession Planting: Sow small batches every 2 to 3 weeks through mid-summer for an uninterrupted supply of fresh yellow wax beans.
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Harvesting: Ready to pick in approximately 50 days. Harvest pods regularly while they are slender, bright yellow, and tender to encourage continuous blooming and pod production.
Why Rocdor Yellow Bush Bean Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want an early-producing, disease-resistant yellow wax bean that handles cool Canadian spring planting conditions with ease, Rocdor is a standout pick. Its compact bush habit, reliable germination, and crisp, golden pods make it a favourite for home vegetable gardens.
