Jade

Family: Fabaceae Legume

Sweet and vividly crisp, Jade bush beans arrive with a luminous jade-green color and a tender snap that feels as fresh as it looks.

The pods are straight and uniformly sized, holding their delicate texture for reliable harvests around 50 days—ideal for gardeners who want dependable, garden-to-table flavor in a compact space. Grow Jade for bright, clean pods that shine in fresh bunches and also perform beautifully when cooked for quick, vibrant dishes and preserves.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 50 DaysHabit: Bush

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 14th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	50
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Bush
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	60
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Jade bush beans are built for the moment between raw snap and cooked tenderness—heat them fast and they’ll stay crisp-tender instead of turning woolly. Their clean sweetness loves acidic lift (lemon or vinegar) and a fatty carry (butter or olive oil) to make the flavor pop.

Best Uses

quick sauté in high heat for 3–5 minutes so they keep their snap
steam-and-shock pods for a glossy, crisp-tender texture
toss into grain bowls while hot so they steam the dressing
light pickling for bright, crunchy snacking

Flavor Profile

sweet snap with mild, vegetal bean flavor tender pods that stay crisp when lightly cooked clean, green finish with a slightly buttery mouthfeel

Kitchen Pairings

garlic lemon olive oil butter toasted almonds parmesan

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest problem commonly affects Phaseolus vulgaris (green/dwarf beans like “Jade”), and how do I control it at home?

A frequent issue is bean aphids, which cluster on new growth and can cause leaf distortion while leaving sticky honeydew. Spray affected plants with a strong jet of water, then follow with insecticidal soap (especially on undersides) and repeat every 5–7 days for 2–3 rounds if needed. Avoid over-fertilizing nitrogen, which encourages soft, aphid-attractive growth.

How often should I water Phaseolus vulgaris during its main growing phase?

During pod development, keep soil evenly moist—about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water per week, split into 2–3 waterings if it’s hot or windy. Water at the base and aim for consistent moisture rather than soaking and letting it dry out, because drought stress can reduce pod set. Check by feel: the top 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm) should not dry out completely between waterings.

How can I tell when Phaseolus vulgaris (“Jade” beans) is ready to harvest?

Harvest when pods are firm and crisp and the seeds are still small—typically around 50 days from sowing for a fast-maturing type. Pick every 2–3 days during peak production, before pods become tough or noticeably bulge, to keep plants setting new pods. If you can easily snap a pod and it doesn’t feel stringy, it’s at its best eating stage.