Jade Bush Bean (57 Days)

Like the gem it is named for, this exquisite bean is a lush green. The plants are strong and erect and typically do not need staking. Beans can be harvested at any point in development without sacrificing color or flavor. We always plant the Jade Bush Bean as an interesting counterpoint to the lighter shaded beans. Disease resistance-Bean Mosiac Virus, Bacterial Brown Spot, and Common Rust and Curly Top Virus. Stringless.

1 ounce = approx. 100-120 seeds

PLANTING

Phaseolus vulgaris

Germination: 4-10 days

Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures are 70-85ºF

Seed Sowing Depth: 1” deep 

Outside Sowing: After the last frost with soil temperatures above 60ºF. Sow 2-3” apart. Planting in soil under 60ºF results in poor germination. 

How much does a packet plant: 25 foot single row 

Harvest: Before the seeds bulge and beans snap easily. Pick continually every 2-3 days to prolong production.

Tips: Grow in light, well-drained soil, and provide adequate, even moisture, especially at flowering time. Dry soil can result in low yields and fibrous pods. Do not over fertilize the Jade Bush Bean with nitrogen, which results in a surplus of foliage and low, delayed pod growth. Adding inoculant at planting time aids in a larger harvest and more robust plants. Sow a few times a season, 3-4 weeks apart for a continuous harvest.