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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 55 Days
Family: Fabaceae
Type: Snap Bean, Bush Bean (Learn More)
Native: Mexico and South America
Hardiness: Annual; very frost sensitive
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 14"–18" tall, 8"–10" wide, upright bushy plants
Variety Info: Jade' produces very dark green, round, 6½" long pods with white seeds. Plants are resistant to common bean mosaic viruses 1 and NY15, and tolerant to curly top virus and rust.
Attributes: Bean Mosaic Virus Resistant, NY15 Mosaic Virus Resistant, Curly Top Virus Tolerant, Rust Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Cold Tolerant, Frost Sensitive, Good for Containers
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; bean seedlings are sensitive to root disturbance.
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
- Nancy L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/18/25Jade beans
We grow this bean every year. It is our favorite bean plant to grow in containers as we have very limited space. They taste great, they grow fast, and produce many beans over and over throughout the summer.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests11/20/25Hey Nancy,
Thank you so much for this fantastic 5-star review! We absolutely love that Jade Bush Bean Seeds have become your go-to favorite for container growing year after year, especially when working with limited space!
Your "grow this bean every year" loyalty and discovering that perfect combination of great taste, fast growth, and continuous production throughout the summer must make these such a reliable garden treasure for maximizing your harvest in containers. There's nothing quite like having beans that keep producing over and over, giving you fresh pickings all season long!
Your annual growing success and container gardening expertise will be so inspiring for other gardeners who want to discover just how rewarding Jade Bush Bean Seeds can be for creating abundant harvests in small spaces with reliable performance, delicious flavor, and that amazing continuous production that makes every bit of garden space so worthwhile!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- Lupe K.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/7/25Prolific
I've been picking beans for abt 2 months now. They are really good. I cook n eat raw, both ways are so good. No problems with germination, Nov. Now and they are still pumping out beans, a keeper. I will definitely order more.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests11/8/25Hey Lupe,
Thank you so much for this fantastic 5-star review! "Prolific" with 2 months of continuous bean picking is exactly what we love to hear about Jade Bush Bean Seeds - and we absolutely love that you've discovered just how productive these bush beans can be, still pumping out fresh beans from November plantings right into the season!
That's exactly the kind of extended harvest success that makes Jade Bush Beans such garden treasures! There's nothing quite like having bush beans that not only germinate perfectly but keep producing those tender, flavorful beans that taste amazing both cooked and raw - what a perfect way to enjoy the versatility and fresh taste that makes homegrown beans so much better than store-bought!
Your prolific harvest experience and that "keeper" status with plans to order more will be so inspiring for other gardeners who want to discover just how reliable and productive Jade Bush Bean Seeds can be for creating those long-season bean crops that deliver consistent harvests of delicious, versatile beans that taste incredible prepared any way you like them!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- Lori T.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/24/25Great fresh, Perfect to can
These are about the best stringless beans that I have grown for a very long time.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/24/25Hey Lori T.,
What a fantastic review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that your Jade Bush Bean Seeds produced the best stringless beans you've grown in a very long time - that's exactly what makes this variety so special!
Your experience with both fresh eating and canning really highlights what makes Jade beans such incredible all-around performers! There's something so satisfying about finding a bean variety that excels at both purposes - you get those tender, stringless pods that are absolutely perfect for fresh eating right off the plant, plus they hold up beautifully for canning and preserving. That's the mark of a truly exceptional bean variety!
We love that you specifically called out the stringless quality - that's one of the things that really sets Jade beans apart from so many other varieties. There's nothing quite as disappointing as dealing with tough, stringy beans when you're trying to enjoy a fresh harvest or prepare them for canning. Jade beans give you that perfect tender texture that makes all the difference whether you're eating them fresh from the garden or opening up a jar months later.
Your "very long time" comment really speaks to how special these beans are! When an experienced grower like yourself finds a variety that stands out above all the others you've tried, that's the highest praise possible.
Your experience will be so encouraging for other gardeners who are looking for that perfect dual-purpose bean variety!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- EricaVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/17/25New favorite
I’ve never settled on a certain variety of beans before but I think I just did! They just keep on bearing and bearing until quite honestly I’m tired of picking beans, but I hate to see them go to waste! Every time I’d think they were done for the season I’d soon see another round of blooms and baby beans. The beans themselves are great texture and size and mostly straight.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/17/25Hey Erica,
We're stoked to hear that you've found your new favorite bean variety with these Jade Bush Beans! What a great"problem" of having so many beans you get tired of picking them (though we totally understand not wanting to let them go to waste!).
It sounds like these Jade Bush Beans have really earned their place as your go-to bean variety. Your experience with their incredible productivity will be so helpful for other gardeners who want reliable, heavy-producing beans for their gardens!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- NicoleVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/30/25Great tasting
These grew quickly and were great tasting. My only regret was that I didn't plant enough plants for my large family at first. Thankfully I had enough time in my growing season to plant a second round.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/4/25Hey Nicole,
Thank you so much for sharing your fantastic experience! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that your Jade Bush Bean Seeds grew so quickly and delivered such great taste! We love that you had enough time in your growing season for that second round of planting, and it's so smart to succession plant beans to keep that delicious harvest going. Your experience really shows how rewarding and productive these beans can be when they find a happy home in the garden! Keep on growing 🌻️