Dade

Family: Fabaceae Vegetable

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

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 25th
Harvest Begins	Jun 24th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

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.