Description
There seems to be some confusion about the traits of this Ugandan bean. Some sources, for instance, say it is late to mature. I found it to be the opposite, though: last year, for example, I direct-sowed on May 3, those seeds germinated on May 13, and I started collecting mature seeds on July 26. It produced a moderate harvest in late summer; left in place, the vines continued to produce scattered pods until mid September. Some say the plant of ‘Fort Portal Jade’ has a bush form; others refer to it as a “half-runner” or “semi-runner.” My seeds produced plants with a vining habit, to about 5 feet tall, so I suggest giving it some kind of support, but it doesn’t need to be large. I haven’t tried eating this variety yet myself, but it can apparently be used as either a fresh bean (pick the young, tender pods) or a dry bean. One thing everyone agrees on is that ‘Fort Portal Jade’ produces distinctive seeds, with a jade green color when dried. (Note that this is not the same thing as ‘Jade’ bush bean, which is a white-seeded variety with long, green pods meant specifically for fresh eating.) Full sun. Annual.
Collected in August and September 2023. At least 12 seeds. Shipping to US addresses only.
Please read the germination information as well before ordering.
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