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Jade — Beans | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Jade
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

53days to harvest

7-10 daysdays to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow after last frost when soil temperature reaches 60-70°F, 1 inch deep, 2-3 inches apart

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Regular, consistent moisture; approximately 1-1.5 inches per week
Soil: Well-draining loam enriched with compost; moderately fertile
Spacing: 4-6 inches
Height: 18-24 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Deep green
Size: 6-7"
Shape: Bush
Flavour: Exceptionally tender and sweet with delicate, clean bean flavor and minimal stringiness

In the kitchen

Fresh steaming, sautéing, light cooking, raw in salads, freezing for long-term storage

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Spider mites, Mexican bean beetles, bean leaf beetles, aphids
Diseases: Bacterial brown spot, common rust, bean mosaic virus, powdery mildew in humid conditions
Resistance: Bacterial Brown Spot (Intermediate); Common Rust (Intermediate); Curly Top Beet Mosaic Virus (Intermediate); One or more races of Bean Mosaic Virus (High)

Planting calendar by USDA zone

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

Companion planting

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

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

BasilRepels aphids, spider mites, and thrips that commonly attack bean plants

CornProvides natural support structure for climbing beans in Three Sisters planting

SquashLarge leaves provide ground cover, retain moisture, and suppress weeds around bean plants

CarrotsDeep roots don't compete with beans and help break up soil for better root development

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles while improving soil nitrogen

RadishQuick-growing crop that loosens soil and can be harvested before beans need full space

Summer SavoryRepels bean weevils and may improve bean flavor when planted nearby

Avoid

OnionsCan inhibit bean growth and nitrogen fixation through root secretions

FennelReleases allelopathic compounds that stunt growth of beans and most garden plants

GarlicStrong sulfur compounds can interfere with bean root development and nitrogen fixation

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.

Jade

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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