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Gold Marie Vining Bean

Gold Marie Vining Bean is a heirloom bean variety (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Gold Marie'). Harvest begins around day 65-75; seed germinates in 8-12 days. Set plants 6-8 inches apart. Grow in soil pH 6.0-7.0, zones 2-11, full sun (6+ hours).

Beans
65-75days to harvest
8-12days to germinate
Z2–11USDA zones
Moderatedifficulty
Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow after soil reaches 65°F near strong supports. Plant 1-2 inches deep.

Cultivation

Sun
Full sun (6+ hours)
Water
1-1.5 inches per week, consistent moisture important
Soil
Rich, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Spacing
6-8 inches
Season
Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour
Bright golden-yellow pods
Size
5-6 inch pods
Shape
Flat, broad, slightly curved pods
Flavour
Sweet, tender, and flavorful with a buttery texture

In the kitchen

Fresh snap beans, shell beans, drying. Excellent in salads, stir-fries, and French cuisine. Beautiful for garnishing.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests
Bean beetles, aphids, spider mites, thrips
Diseases
Anthracnose, bacterial blight, bean mosaic virus, powdery mildew
Resistance
Moderate resistance to common bean diseases

Planting calendar by USDA zone

ZoneStart indoorsTransplantDirect sowHarvest
2——June – AugustSeptember
3——June – JulySeptember – October
4——June – JulySeptember – October
5——May – JuneAugust – October
6——May – JuneAugust – September
7——April – JuneJuly – September
8——April – MayJuly – August
9——March – AprilJune – July
10——February – AprilMay – July
11——January – MarchApril – June
12——January – MarchApril – June
13——January – MarchApril – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 4 to avoid.

CornProvides natural trellis support for vining beans while beans fix nitrogen for corn
SquashForms the 'Three Sisters' guild - squash leaves shade soil and suppress weeds
MarigoldsRepel Mexican bean beetles, aphids, and nematodes that attack bean roots
NasturtiumsAct as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles while repelling squash bugs
CarrotsBeans improve soil nitrogen for carrots, carrots don't compete for same nutrients
RadishesBreak up compacted soil and deter bean root fly while maturing quickly
Summer SavoryRepels bean beetles and aphids, may improve bean flavor and growth
CatnipDeters Mexican bean beetles, aphids, and flea beetles through natural compounds

Avoid

OnionsCan inhibit bean growth and nitrogen fixation through root exudates
GarlicAllelopathic compounds can stunt bean growth and reduce yields
FennelInhibits growth of most garden plants including beans through allelopathy
SunflowersCompete heavily for nutrients and water, can shade out vining beans

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Protein (g)
1.97
Fat (g)
0.275
Carbohydrate (g)
7.41
Fibre (g)
3.01
Vitamin K (µg)
43.9
Vitamin B6 (mg)
0.121
Calcium (mg)
40
Iron (mg)
0.652
Magnesium (mg)
28.2
Phosphorus (mg)
41.2
Potassium (mg)
290
Zinc (mg)
0.35
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Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

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