SUNSHINE
Best vining bean for gardeners seeking high-yield, soil-enriching harvests.
Discover the Sunshine wax bean, a prolific producer of exquisite, slender, butter-yellow beans. These beans, measuring 6 ¾ to 7 inches, offer a delicious, stringless texture and grow on vigorous, vining plants. They are an excellent source of fiber, promoting digestive health, and function as nitrogen-fixing legumes, enriching your soil for future plantings. Each ounce contains approximately 110 seeds, making it ideal for your garden.
$14.95
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Category Rank
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#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
+41%
Above average
Days to Maturity
65
/ days
Who it's for
- Home cooks prioritizing rich, nutty flavor in their recipes
- Urban gardeners maximizing harvest in small growing spaces
- Homesteaders seeking long-term food storage for winter months
Who should skip it
- Gardeners unwilling to manage frequent pest monitoring and control
- Growers located in regions with short, cool summer seasons
- Budget-conscious gardeners who prefer saving their own heirloom seeds
Performance breakdown
Harvest Efficiency
Prolific cluster production makes gathering a large yield remarkably fast.
Culinary Texture
Stringless pods provide a smooth, consistent mouthfeel for fresh cooking.
Soil Enrichment
Nitrogen-fixing properties actively improve garden bed health for subsequent crops.
Growth Vigor
Strong vining habit requires sturdy trellising to support heavy bean loads.
Time to Maturity
Sixty-five days offers a reliable window for mid-season harvest planning.
Germination Reliability
Standard emergence window ensures predictable success for most home gardeners.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
65 days
Bean Length
6 ¾ to 7 inches
Seeds per Ounce
Approximately 110
Soil pH Requirement
5.5-6.5
Seed Depth
1"
Seed Spacing
2–4"
Days to Emergence
8–16 days
Seed Life
2–3 years
Features
- Ready for harvest in 65 days
- Slender, butter-yellow beans
- Delicious and stringless texture
- Vigorous vining plant structure
- Outstanding yields in clusters
- Excellent source of antioxidants
- Enriches soil with nitrogen
What customers say
The SUNSHINE variety is overwhelmingly praised for its superior flavor and exceptional quality. Gardeners consistently report outstanding germination success, indicating high quality seed stock. The primary satisfaction driver is the harvest, noted for its intensely sweet and complex taste, often surpassing store-bought options. Plants exhibit vigorous growth and deliver abundant yields throughout the season. While the initial cost is sometimes higher, reviewers agree the unparalleled taste and superior productivity confirm this seed is an excellent value. It is highly recommended for growers seeking rewarding results and truly flavorful produce.
Know before you buy
These are vigorous, vining plants, so you should space your seeds 2–4 inches apart. Because they are vining, ensure you have a trellis or support system ready to accommodate their growth.
You can expect to harvest your Sunshine wax beans 65 days after planting. They typically emerge from the soil within 8–16 days.
No, the Sunshine variety is specifically bred to be stringless. They offer a smooth, tender texture that makes them excellent for fresh eating or cooking.
Sunshine beans are nitrogen-fixing legumes. As they grow, they naturally enrich the soil with nitrogen, which helps improve soil health for your future garden plantings.
These beans thrive in full sun and require consistent, high water intake to produce their best yields. Aim for a soil pH between 5.5 and 6.5 for optimal growth.
When stored properly in a cool, dry place, these seeds remain viable for 2–3 years. Each ounce contains approximately 110 seeds, so you can easily save extras for the following season.
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