Fortex Pole Bean

Open Pollinated. 60 Days.  One of the great pole beans, slightly sweet, delicious picked at any size. Begin harvesting when beans reach 7” for haricot verts. Most commonly picked when 10”-11”. Vigorous productive vines.  Brown seeded which is associated with richer flavor.  Good fresh or frozen, stringless. Planting Directions:  Direct sow in spring after frost danger has passed and soil temperature is a minimum of 60°, 70° is optimum. Plant 1”to 2” deep, 4-6” apart.  Cultivate soil incorporating compost or a low nitrogen general purpose fertilizer.  Keep soil moist until seed germinates, after that water moderately and regularly until harvest.  Provide trellis for pole beans; bush beans do not need a trellis. After each picking water deep to prolong production.