West Coast Seeds
West Coast Seeds (Fortex Pole Bean)
West Coast Seeds (Fortex Pole Bean)
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This stringless French filet pole bean produces exceptionally long, medium-green pods that grow to over 25cm (10”). Fortex can also be harvested at 15-20cm (6-8”) for extra slender filet beans. The delicate, sweet flavour is wonderful served fresh or frozen. Fortex filet beans grow on vigorous climbing vines that require the support of a trellis. Picked fresh, these beans are sweet, crunchy, and have a succulent texture and a flavour that will earn it a spot in the garden every season. It has been a best-selling customer favourite for years.
| Latin Name |
Phaseolus Vulgaris |
| Days to Sprout | 8-16 days |
| Days to Maturity | 70 days |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Exposure | Full-sun |
| Germination Rate | 75% |
| Usual Seed Life | 3 Years |
| Starting |
Seeds can be started indoors, or sowed directly. Set seeds 7-10cm (3-4″) apart and 3.5cm (1½”) deep at the base of a support. Plants will climb by twining around almost anything. Try rough poles, lumber, re-bar, or build a strong trellis 2-2.5m (6-8′) tall. Seeds will sprout in 8-16 days, depending on soil conditions. |
| Growing |
Ideal pH: 6.0-6.5. Well drained, warm soil in full sun is best. Use 1 cup of balanced organic fertilizer for every 3m (10′) of row. Too much nitrogen in fertilizer or manure is often the cause of poor pod set and delayed maturity. If beans flower but do not set pods, the cause can be zinc deficiency. Try spraying the plants with kelp based fertilizer. Wet leaves on crowded plants are subject to diseases. Thin plants to increase air circulation and avoid touching the leaves while they are wet. |
Pole bean
Produces exceptionally tender pods
Has a sweet flavour fresh or frozen
