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Fortex Pole Bean — Beans | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Fortex Pole Bean
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

60-70days to harvest

7-12days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easy to Moderatedifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow after soil warms to 65°F and all frost danger has passed. Plant 1 inch deep with strong support structure. Can start indoors 2-3 weeks early.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, consistent moisture for best pod development
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with compost
Soil pH: 6.0-7.5
Spacing: 6-8 inches
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Dark green
Size: 8-11 inches long, very slender
Shape: Extra long, thin, straight filet-type pods
Flavour: Exceptionally tender and sweet with delicate, refined flavor typical of French filet beans

In the kitchen

Lightly steamed or sautéed to preserve delicate texture, perfect for gourmet presentations, stir-fries, and French cuisine preparations.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Mexican bean beetle, aphids, thrips
Diseases: Bacterial blight, anthracnose, powdery mildew
Resistance: Good resistance to common bean mosaic virus and bean yellow mosaic virus

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	—	—	June – August	September
3	—	—	June – July	September – October
4	—	—	June – July	August – October
5	—	—	May – June	August – October
6	—	—	May – June	August – September
7	—	—	April – June	July – September
8	—	—	April – May	July – August
9	—	—	March – April	June – July
10	—	—	February – April	May – July
11	—	—	January – March	April – June
12	—	—	January – March	April – June
13	—	—	January – March	April – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

CornProvides natural trellis support while beans fix nitrogen in soil for corn

Summer SquashLarge leaves provide ground cover and moisture retention, completes the Three Sisters planting

CarrotsBeans fix nitrogen that carrots need, while carrots don't compete for same soil space

RadishesHelp break up soil for bean root development and mature quickly before beans need full space

MarigoldsRepel Mexican bean beetles and other harmful insects that attack beans

NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting beans from pest damage

CatnipDeters flea beetles and other pests that commonly damage bean plants

RosemaryRepels bean beetles and carrot flies while attracting beneficial pollinators

Avoid

OnionsCan stunt bean growth and reduce yields through allelopathic compounds

GarlicInhibits bean growth and nitrogen fixation through root secretions

SunflowersCompete heavily for nutrients and can shade beans, reducing photosynthesis and pod production

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Protein (g): 1.97
Fat (g): 0.275
Carbohydrate (g): 7.41
Fibre (g): 3.01
Vitamin K (µg): 43.9
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.121
Calcium (mg): 40
Iron (mg): 0.652
Magnesium (mg): 28.2
Phosphorus (mg): 41.2
Potassium (mg): 290
Zinc (mg): 0.35

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the beans growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Fortex Pole Bean?

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