Fortex bean
Phaseolus vulgaris 'Fortex'
USDA zones2 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Climbing
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Green
Garden uses
Notes
'Fortex' bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Fortex') is a climbing vegetable for the food garden. It is typically grown as an annual. It is tender to cold, and the first hard frost will kill it. This plant likes full sun and average moisture. It grows at a rapid rate and has green blooms. Gardeners count on it as a dependable favorite with excellent flavor.
Pairs well with Gold Medal Tomato tomato, Pesto Perpetuo basil, and Dark Green Italian parsley.