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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 54 days
Family: Fabaceae
Type: Snap Bean, Bush Bean (Learn More)
Native: Mexico and South America
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 16"–20" tall, wide
Variety Info: Slender, 5 ½"–6" yellow pods borne in clusters around main stem. 'Gold Rush' is regarded as one of the best wax beans available. It holds its quality and texture in the garden longer than other beans and freezes well. The strong plants bear large crops of white-seeded pods that are easy to harvest. Resistant to bean common mosaic virus, NY15, and curly top virus.
Attributes: Frost Sensitive, Bean Mosaic Virus Resistant, Curly Top Virus Resistant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 65°F, ideally 70°–85°F. Successive Sowings: Every 7 to 14 days up to 80 days before your average first fall frost date. NOTE: In very hot summer areas, skip sowing as high heat approaches; temperatures consistently above 90°F will prevent beans from forming.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended.
Days to Emerge: 6–12 days
Seed Depth: 1"
Seed Spacing: 1 seed every 4"
Row Spacing: 24"
Thinning: Not required
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Growing Info
Harvesting: Snap beans are ready to pick when the pod "snaps" or breaks in half cleanly. This is when the seeds have just begun to form and the pods are several inches long (depending on the variety). Hold the stem with one hand, and the pod with the other hand to avoid pulling off branches, which will continue to produce. At season's end, plants are great compost material if they are disease-free.
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Because bush beans were developed from pole beans (for condensed and easier harvests), sometimes they can revert to some of the traits of their predecessors by stretching and getting a little lanky before settling into more of a compact bush habit. Thus, why your bush bean appears to be a pole bean.
Bean: Sow and Grow GuideEdibles for Partial Shade
- DeLaine M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/14/25Grew Fantastic
Every seed germinated and I had a lot of beans this summer. I planted a second crop for late fall, but sadly, those rascally deer ate all the leaves and tops off the bean plants that were close to flowering soon. They ate all the pea plants all the way down to the dirt and got a lot of my carrot tops too. Sad morning that was coming out to the garden.... I have mesh to cover everything up now and they haven't bothered anything else - except my Brussels Sprouts. Yupp, they got those a few nights later. They were the only thing I could not cover up. I was really looking forward to those lovely beans this fall... I did salvage the carrots and they were excellent. There are more carrots growing too and they did not get all the other carrots. I stay optimistic as much as I can :-)
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests11/24/25Hey DeLaine,
Thank you so much for sharing your gardening adventure with our Gold Rush Bush Bean Seeds! We love hearing that every seed germinated and gave you an amazing harvest this summerr! We're so sorry to hear the deer had a great time in your garden. What a sad morning that must have been. We're so glad you were able to salvage your carrots and that your mesh is keeping the deer at bay now. Your optimism and determination to keep growing despite the setbacks is truly inspiring - that's the spirit of a true gardener! Thanks for sharing both the triumphs and challenges of your growing season with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Sandi G.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 stars10/16/25These beans aren't doing well
Only about 50% of these beans sprouted. In spite of frequent watering during a drought, they arent thriving. We have harvested about a dozen beans.
Other beans we planted at the same time are doing quite well.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertBIBotanical Interests10/28/25Hey Sandi,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Dara S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/4/25Most prolific & tasty yellow bean
Most years I struggle getting beans to germinate, but these beans are the exception. My family has repeatedly complemented the flavor of Gold Rush and next year I will only plant this variety. The germination was very good and the beans continue to grow longer than expected.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/4/25Hey Dara S.,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with our Gold Rush Bush Bean Seeds! We absolutely love hearing that these have been the exception to your usual germination struggles! There's nothing quite like having a bean variety that exceeds expectations in both the garden and on the dinner table! We're so thrilled to hear they're producing longer than expected and that you're planning to make Gold Rush your go-to variety next year - that's the best testimonial we could ask for! Keep on growing 🌻️
- TonyaRated 5 out of 5 stars1/3/255 Stars
Fast shipping and can't wait to start this spring.
- TonyaVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/3/255 Stars
Fast shipping and can't wait to start this spring.