Pencil Pod is Phaseolus vulgaris, an heirloom from 1900 with slim rounded yellow pods against green leaves. Black seeds, about 80-100 per ounce.
Sow 1 inch deep outside after the last frost when soil is above 60ºF, 2-3 inches apart. Sprouts in 4-10 days at 70-85ºF. One packet plants a 25-foot row. Pick before seeds bulge, every 2-3 days.
Features
Heavy producer over a long period
Resistant to Common Bean Mosaic
Sow every 3-4 weeks for continuous harvest
Needs even moisture at flowering; avoid excess nitrogen
