Dade

Family: Fabaceae Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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Sweetly fragrant as it climbs, Dade pole bean brings a crisp, tender snap with a clean, bright garden flavor that feels almost luminous.

At maturity, the slender pods hold their vivid color and stay pleasantly firm—ideal for quick stir-ins, fresh pick-and-serve moments, and vibrant summer sauces. Grow Dade for a steady harvest rhythm that turns your trellis into a living ribbon of productivity.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 60 DaysHabit: Clumping

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Dade Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Direct Sow	Jun 1st	Jul 31st – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Direct Sow	May 25th	Jul 24th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 14th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 14th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	May 19th	Jul 18th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 14th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 13th	Jul 12th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Jul 7th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 4th	Jul 3rd – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 1st	Jun 30th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	Apr 25th	Jun 24th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	Apr 20th	Jun 19th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 10th	Jun 9th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 1st	May 31st – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Mar 23rd	May 22nd – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 6th	May 5th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 9th	Apr 10th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	60
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Clumping
Support Needed	Trellis
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Dade pole beans are built for speed: the slender pods keep a tender snap instead of collapsing, so they shine in hot, brief cooking or bright, acidic dressings. Their sweet, fragrant green flavor makes them especially good tossed in butter-lemon or a soy-sesame glaze right off the heat.

Best Uses

quick-toss stir-fries where the pods stay glossy and snappy
blanch-and-chill salads with a sharp vinaigrette
shallow-sauté with garlic and butter to glaze without softening
vibrant pick-and-serve pods for quick summer bites

Flavor Profile

sweet, fragrant snap bright, green-bean freshness tender-crisp pods that stay firm light vegetal sweetness with a clean finish

Kitchen Pairings

garlic butter lemon soy sauce toasted sesame oil Parmigiano-Reggiano

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease most commonly affects Phaseolus vulgaris (pole bean) and what should I do if I see it?

Watch for bean common mosaic virus and common bacterial blight, which often show up as mottled yellowing or water-soaked spots that spread. Remove and destroy infected plants early, avoid working in the bed when leaves are wet, and disinfect tools between rows; also use clean seed and don’t reuse diseased plant material. For bacterial blight, improve airflow with proper trellising and spacing so leaves dry quickly after irrigation.

How often should I water pole beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) during the main growing phase?

During flowering and pod fill (about weeks 3–8), keep soil consistently moist but not soggy—aim for roughly 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water per week, adjusted for heat and rainfall. Water at the base of the plants to avoid wetting foliage, and water deeply when the top 1 inch of soil feels dry. Uneven moisture can cause flower drop and misshapen pods.

How can I tell when my Phaseolus vulgaris pole beans are ready to harvest?

Harvest when pods are firm and well-filled but still tender—typically about 60 days from sowing, often earlier if you’re picking regularly. The pods should snap cleanly when bent, and seeds inside should be small and not bulging; if the pods look swollen or the seeds are clearly large, they’re past peak. Pick every 1–2 days once they start producing to keep plants making more pods.