VegetableBean
Jade Bean
Jade Bean is a classic open-pollinated snap bean that delivers exceptional flavor and tender texture in a compact, bushy plant. Reaching 24 to 36 inches tall, this variety produces straight, dark green pods up to 7 inches long that mature in just 50 to 59 days from direct sowing. Heat-tolerant and stringless, Jade Bean thrives in zones 3 through 9 and grows equally well in garden beds, containers, and raised beds, making it one of the most reliable green beans for home gardeners seeking both ease and abundance.
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Growing Conditions
USDA Zone
3-9
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
High
Soil
Well-drained, Fertile Loam
Growth Stats
36 in
Height
TypeUpright
Spacing
4
Plant Profile
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
High
Zones
3-9
Size
36in H x ?in W
Growth
—
Care
Moderate
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Highlights
Jade Bean produces an abundance of straight, long pods with exceptional flavor and tender texture, ready to harvest in 50 to 59 days. The stringless pods snap cleanly when picked at the right stage, and the plant's compact bush habit means pods have plenty of room to develop without tangling. Heat-tolerance and disease resistance to Bacterial Blight, BBS, BMV, CTM, Powdery Mildew, and rust make this variety both forgiving and productive across diverse growing conditions.
Common Uses
Jade Beans excel in fresh eating, freezing, and canning. The stringless pods are easy to prepare and snap cleanly, making them ideal for steaming, sautéing, or serving raw in salads. The continuous harvest from a single planting supports both home kitchen use and small-scale market growing, as regular picking encourages ongoing pod production throughout the season.
Growing Timeline
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Care Instructions
Direct Sow
Direct sow seeds when daytime soil temperatures average at least 60°F, with optimal germination between 70 and 90°F. One ounce of seed plants 12 to 15 row feet. Days to maturity are calculated from the date of direct seeding.
Harvesting
Jade Beans are ready to pick about 2 weeks after the plant flowers. Harvest when pods are nearly full size, roughly as thick as a pencil, with seeds still small inside; beans should snap easily when ready. Pick in the morning for best flavor. Harvest every 3 to 5 days, or even daily, to encourage continued pod production. Once seeds mature and begin bulging, the pod becomes tough and less palatable.
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Companion Planting
Pests & Diseases
Ecology & Traits
Edible
Scientific Classification
Phaseolus vulgaris
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Growth Habit
Upright
Native Status
L48 (I)PR (I)VI (I)
History & Origin
“Jade Bean is documented as a heirloom, open-pollinated variety with roots in traditional bean cultivation. Seed catalogs emphasize its status as a classic vegetable that has remained a home garden staple across generations, valued for both its reliable performance and the ability of gardeners to save seed year after year. The variety represents a line of beans preserved and refined through decades of open-pollinated cultivation, maintaining its productivity and flavor without genetic modification.”