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Monte Gusto
BeanPhaseolus vulgaris
- Full sun
- Zones 2–11
- 58 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 6" spacing
- High water
- Annual
Overview
This elegant, flavorful wax bean is a clear improvement over older varieties. Pods mature at 8-8 1/2" but may also be harvested as very attractive filet beans at 7". Better-tasting than bush wax beans. Brown seeds. Pole bean; requires trellising.
Planting
Direct sow after last frost when soil is warm, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with moderate organic matter. Space plants 6" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Bean beetles, aphids, spider mites. Common diseases: Bacterial blight, powdery mildew, anthracnose.