Jade Bush Bean
Best choice for home gardeners seeking reliable, high-yield, stringless green beans.
Discover the Jade Bush Bean, an exceptional open-pollinated variety perfect for gardeners seeking prolific yields of gourmet-quality, stringless green beans. These beans mature in approximately 55 days, producing glossy pods that are 6-7 inches long. The plants grow to 18-22 inches tall, offering excellent heat tolerance and high resistance to Bean Common Mosaic Virus. Ideal for direct sowing in warm soils after the last frost, this variety promises a reliable and delicious harvest for both home gardens and fresh markets.
$4.15
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Price vs Category Average
-61%
Below average
Days to Maturity
55
/ days
Who it's for
- Market growers and home cooks seeking uniform, attractive produce
- Busy gardeners needing a forgiving, extended harvest window
- Organic gardeners preferring low-maintenance, stake-free plants
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with limited mobility or back pain
- Growers in humid climates prone to fungal issues
- People without time for immediate post-harvest processing
Performance breakdown
Yield Reliability
Consistent, prolific harvests make this a dependable choice for any gardener.
Disease Resistance
Strong defense against Bean Common Mosaic Virus ensures healthier, more robust plants.
Culinary Quality
Stringless, glossy pods deliver a gourmet texture and superior fresh flavor.
Heat Tolerance
Maintains high productivity even when summer temperatures begin to climb.
Growth Speed
Rapid 55-day maturity allows for quick turnarounds in the vegetable patch.
Garden Versatility
Best suited for traditional rows rather than small-scale container gardening setups.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
55 days
Seeding Depth
1-2 inches
Plant Spacing
2-3 inches
Row Spacing
18-36 inches
Soil pH Preference
6.0 - 6.8
Seeding Rate
Approximately 0.5 lbs per 100 feet of row
Seed Count
75-150 seeds per ounce (average)
Plant Type
Vegetable
Features
- Gourmet-quality, stringless green beans
- Commercial yields of glossy beans
- Highly heat tolerant performance
- High resistance to Bean Common Mosaic Virus
- Open-Pollinated variety
- Plants grow 18-22" tall
- Pods reach 6-7" in length
- Ready in 55 days
What customers say
The Jade Bush Bean is highly regarded for its exceptional quality and reliable performance. Gardeners consistently report near perfect germination, highlighting the seeds' vigor. The resulting harvest is a major draw; the beans are praised for being long, straight, and offering a superior crisp texture and sweet, classic flavor, whether eaten fresh or preserved. Plants exhibit impressive productivity with a compact bush habit that minimizes staking needs, leading to efficient harvesting. This variety’s noted disease resistance further ensures successful yields across various conditions. Overall, the Jade Bush Bean is celebrated as a benchmark for flavor and dependable production in its category.
Know before you buy
These beans typically reach maturity in approximately 55 days after sowing. You can expect to harvest 6-7 inch glossy pods once they reach their full size.
Yes, Jade Bush Beans are known for their gourmet quality and are completely stringless, making them excellent for fresh eating and cooking.
No, these are a bush variety that grows to a compact height of 18-22 inches. They do not require staking or trellising to support their growth.
For optimal growth, sow seeds 1-2 inches deep with 2-3 inches of space between each plant. Rows should be spaced 18-36 inches apart to ensure adequate airflow.
Yes, the Jade Bush Bean is specifically noted for its excellent heat tolerance, making it a reliable choice for gardeners in warmer climates.
This variety features high resistance to the Bean Common Mosaic Virus, which helps protect your crop from one of the most common bean pathogens.
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