Gold Rush Yellow Bean - Quebec Seeds | Les Semis de la Seigneurie

The dwarf yellow butter bean, exceptionally sweet flavor!

The Gold Rush Yellow Bean is a premium dwarf variety producing 13-15 cm, straight, stringless, butter-yellow pods. Grown at Semences de la Seigneurie, this bean offers an exceptional sweet and buttery flavor, and a tender, crisp texture. It matures quickly in 50-55 days, with compact plants reaching 40-45 cm in height. The yield is abundant and concentrated, and the bright yellow color makes harvesting easy. Perfect for canning, freezing, and fresh consumption.

Why choose Gold Rush Yellow Beans from Semins de la Seigneurie?

✅ Seeds produced in Quebec – Suitable for zone 4b+, without chemical pesticides

✅ Exceptional flavor – Sweet and buttery

✅ Vibrant color – Bright butter yellow

✅ Early maturing – 50-55 days, ideal for northern climates

✅ Wireless – Perfectly soft texture

Culture in Quebec (zone 4b and above)

Sow directly in the garden after all risk of frost has passed, when the soil temperature reaches 15°C (late May-early June). Full sun, well-drained soil. Space seeds 5-8 cm apart in rows 45 cm apart. Maturity: 50-55 days. Harvest: July-September. Sow every 2 weeks for a continuous harvest.

Producer's advice

💚 Yellow color = easy to spot

🫘 Unique buttery flavor

☀️ Harvest when young (13-15 cm)

💧 Regular watering = tender pods

Culinary uses

Gold Rush Yellow Beans are perfect steamed, sautéed, in salads, blanched and frozen, canned, and in casseroles. Their sweet, buttery flavor makes them a favorite with children. Tender yet crisp texture. Vibrant color on the plate!

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🌱 CULTURE

Direct seeding:

• After the last frost (late May-early June)
• Floor heated to a minimum of 15°C (crucial)
• Depth: 2-3 cm
• Spacing: 5-8 cm
• Rows: 45 cm
• Successive sowings every 2 weeks (continuous harvesting)

Plantation:

• Full sun (minimum 6 hours)
• Well-drained soil, pH 6.0-7.0
• Enrich with compost
• Avoid soil that is too rich in nitrogen
• Dwarf variety = no staking

Interview :

• Water regularly at the base (avoid the foliage).
• Light hoeing (shallow roots)
• Mulch is recommended (it retains moisture).
• No excessive fertilization
• Monitor for aphids and beetles

Harvest :

• 50-55 days after sowing
• July-September in Quebec
• Signs of maturity:
  • Butter-yellow pods, 13-15 cm
  • Firm and straight
  • Before the grains swell
• Harvest regularly (stimulates production)
• Early in the morning (crispier)
• Concentrated production (facilitates canning)

Adaptation to the Quebec climate:

✅ Fast maturing for a short season

✅ Early and productive variety

✅ Reliable production zone 4b

✅ Variety successfully tested in Quebec

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🌟 MAIN FEATURES

• Common name: Gold Rush yellow butter dwarf bean
• Botanical name: Phaseolus vulgaris
• Type: Annual, dwarf (bush)
• Maturity: 50-55 days
• Plant height: 40-45 cm
• Pod length: 13-15 cm
• Color: Bright butter yellow
• Texture: Stringless, tender and crisp
• Flavor: Sweet and buttery
• Spacing: 5-8 cm, rows 45 cm
• Hardiness zone: Annual, zone 4b and above
• Seed origin: Produced in Quebec by Les Semis de la Seigneurie
• Free from chemical pesticides

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💡 SUGGESTIONS FOR USE

In the kitchen:

• 💨 Steam – 5-7 minutes, buttery flavor
• 🍳 Sautéed – Butter, garlic, parsley
• 🥗 Salad – Blanched, mustard vinaigrette
• ❄️ Frozen – Blanch for 3 minutes, freeze
• 🥫 Preserves – Classic Jarring
• 🍲 Soups – Minestrone and broths
• 🥘 Casseroles – Bean Gratin
• 🥓 Bacon bits – Sautéed with bacon

Preparation :

• Wash and trim the stems
• Short cooking time (5-7 min)
• Soft texture, wireless
• Unique sweet and buttery flavor

Conservation :

• Refrigerator: 5-7 days (perforated bag)
• Blanch and freeze: up to 12 months
• Preserves: several years
• Best when freshly harvested
• Harvest regularly (continuous production)