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Fortex Pole Bean

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Fortex Pole Bean

Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris 'Fortex'

  • Full sun
  • Zones 2–11
  • 60 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 6" spacing
  • High water
  • pH 6–7.5
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  • Overview

    A French filet bean that produces extraordinarily long, slender pods up to 11 inches in length while maintaining tender texture and exceptional flavor. This vigorous climbing variety is beloved by gourmet gardeners for its elegant appearance and restaurant-quality taste that stays tender even at full size. Fortex offers an extended harvest window since the pods remain stringless and succulent much longer than typical varieties.

  • Planting

    Direct sow after soil warms to 65°F and all frost danger has passed. Plant 1 inch deep with strong support structure. Can start indoors 2-3 weeks early.

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 6" apart. Germination: 7-12.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Mexican bean beetle, aphids, thrips. Common diseases: Bacterial blight, anthracnose, powdery mildew.