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Fortex — Beans | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Fortex
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

60days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow after last frost when soil is warm

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Regular
Soil: Well-drained loam
Spacing: 4-6 inches
Height: 6-8 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Green
Size: 11"
Shape: Round pods
Flavour: Mild, delicious flavor with firm, crisp, stringless texture.

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, steaming, sautéing, freezing

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Bean beetles, aphids, spider mites
Diseases: Bean mosaic virus, anthracnose, rust

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 – September
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.

MarigoldRepels Mexican bean beetles, aphids, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, repels bean beetles

CarrotsLoosens soil for bean roots and doesn't compete for nutrients

CornProvides natural trellis support for climbing beans in three sisters planting

SquashGround cover reduces weeds and retains moisture, completes three sisters guild

RosemaryRepels Mexican bean beetles and carrot flies with strong aromatic compounds

CucumberCompatible growth habits and helps deter bean beetles through companion diversity

RadishesQuick-growing, breaks up soil, and deters cucumber beetles

Avoid

OnionsInhibits bean growth and nitrogen fixation through allelopathic root compounds

FennelAllelopathic properties inhibit growth and development of most garden plants

SunflowersCompetes heavily for nutrients and water, may release growth-inhibiting chemicals

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.

Fortex

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

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