Good poke bean variety

TexasTomat0 · March 4, 2018

I’m looking for a suggestion for a good poke bean variety, particularly one that has no string. I’m trying maximize space and the pole beams I grew last year we’re stringy.

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TexasTomat0 · March 4, 2018

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I’m looking for a suggestion for a good poke bean variety, particularly one that has no string. I’m trying maximize space and the pole beams I grew last year we’re stringy.

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***Pole bean variety*** ...autocorrect

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TC_Manhattan · March 8, 2018

I'm not good enough with pole beans to talk you into a particular variety, as I am still in the experimenting phase myself, always on the lookout for a better one.

But...couldn't resist sharing a link to a great website that I have purchased seeds from in the past. They have an enormous variety of pole beans, and keep scrolling and you'll find they have tomato and bush bean seeds as well. Shipping is reasonable, prices are fair for such a wide selection of hard-to-find heirloom varieties.

I've purchased some pole and crowder seeds and they were pretty much 100% germination and grew true to form.

Their page titles Appalachian Heirloom Beans:
http://www.wrightsdaylily.com/beans.html

Have fun with it! I love this site.

FarmerShawn · March 8, 2018

My all time favorite is Fortex. Great flavor, even when a foot long and fat, tender with crunch, productive, stringless.

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Ann123 · March 8, 2018

Fortex for me too.

alwysluv2 · March 8, 2018

I have to go with Fortex too. Great producer and great flavor! Beautiful long beans too. We've grown several varieties over the years and always come back to these.

oakley · March 8, 2018

I initially thought this was about Poke, like PokeSalad,

Even googled 'Poke Bean', haha.

Fortex and Emerite are my go-to every year.

Trying Limka, Seychelles and Carminat this year as well.

Longlake · March 8, 2018

Another vote for Fortex...Hands down the best I've grown.

2mnyrzs · March 10, 2018

My all time favorite is Hilda (sometimes spelled Helda). Always grow it every year.
I also like Rattlesnake, Algarve, Kew Blue and Mennonite Pole.

Hairy Moose Knuckles · March 11, 2018

Well my taste buds are a tway bit different. I'm not a fortex guy. Reminds me of store bought green beans. That being said, I'm going to be in the minority. Lots and I mean, LOTS of people love fortex. I'm a Greasy bean guy, so Doyce Chambers & Ruth Bible gets my pick.

Tormato · March 12, 2018

Jeminez, Garrafal Oro, Lazy Housewife (round seeded), Flamingo, Kwintus, Aunt Mary's Meat, Zelma Zesta (raw, in salads), and my favorite Super Marconi, just to name a few.

chadandpia · March 12, 2018

last several years I've been growing Fortex as well, but this year I've decided to try some different varieties for comparison so I'll be growing Auntie Wilder, Sultan's Green Crescent, and Seychelles.

oakley · March 12, 2018

Fortex is excellent if picked tiny, 4-5 inches. Does so well in colder climates.

Not looking for big volume as I grow so many varieties.

Looking forward to a few new ones myself, like Seychelles.

TexasTomat0 · March 12, 2018

Thanks all - looks like I will be growing Fortex for sure and possibly another variety.

Worth1 · March 13, 2018

Just wondering why no one has mentioned the flat Italian type beans or Kentucky wonder.

Worth

March 4, 2018	#1
TexasTomat0 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Central Texas - Zone 8A Posts: 196	Good poke bean variety I’m looking for a suggestion for a good poke bean variety, particularly one that has no string. I’m trying maximize space and the pole beams I grew last year we’re stringy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

March 8, 2018	#4
FarmerShawn Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,001	My all time favorite is Fortex. Great flavor, even when a foot long and fat, tender with crunch, productive, stringless. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ "Red meat is NOT bad for you. Now blue-green meat, THAT'S bad for you!" -- Tommy Smothers

March 8, 2018	#8
Longlake Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: MN Posts: 142	Another vote for Fortex...Hands down the best I've grown. __________________ My garden is like a teenager - One minute I'm basking in it's glow and the next I'm cursing it's attitude and headstrong independence.

March 11, 2018	#10
Hairy Moose Knuckles Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Zone 8 Texas Posts: 172	Well my taste buds are a tway bit different. I'm not a fortex guy. Reminds me of store bought green beans. That being said, I'm going to be in the minority. Lots and I mean, LOTS of people love fortex. I'm a Greasy bean guy, so Doyce Chambers & Ruth Bible gets my pick. Last edited by Hairy Moose Knuckles; March 11, 2018 at 09:31 AM. Reason: Spelling

March 8, 2018	#3
TC_Manhattan Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 457	I'm not good enough with pole beans to talk you into a particular variety, as I am still in the experimenting phase myself, always on the lookout for a better one. But...couldn't resist sharing a link to a great website that I have purchased seeds from in the past. They have an enormous variety of pole beans, and keep scrolling and you'll find they have tomato and bush bean seeds as well. Shipping is reasonable, prices are fair for such a wide selection of hard-to-find heirloom varieties. I've purchased some pole and crowder seeds and they were pretty much 100% germination and grew true to form. Their page titles Appalachian Heirloom Beans: http://www.wrightsdaylily.com/beans.html Have fun with it! I love this site.

March 8, 2018	#5
Ann123 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Belgium Posts: 240	Fortex for me too.

March 8, 2018	#6
alwysluv2 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Indiana Posts: 13	I have to go with Fortex too. Great producer and great flavor! Beautiful long beans too. We've grown several varieties over the years and always come back to these.

March 8, 2018	#7
oakley Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: NewYork 5a Posts: 2,303	I initially thought this was about Poke, like PokeSalad, Even googled 'Poke Bean', haha. Fortex and Emerite are my go-to every year. Trying Limka, Seychelles and Carminat this year as well.

March 10, 2018	#9
2mnyrzs Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Northern Calif Posts: 37	My all time favorite is Hilda (sometimes spelled Helda). Always grow it every year. I also like Rattlesnake, Algarve, Kew Blue and Mennonite Pole.

March 12, 2018	#11
Tormato Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MA Posts: 4,971	Jeminez, Garrafal Oro, Lazy Housewife (round seeded), Flamingo, Kwintus, Aunt Mary's Meat, Zelma Zesta (raw, in salads), and my favorite Super Marconi, just to name a few.

March 12, 2018	#12
chadandpia Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 50	last several years I've been growing Fortex as well, but this year I've decided to try some different varieties for comparison so I'll be growing Auntie Wilder, Sultan's Green Crescent, and Seychelles.

March 13, 2018	#15
Worth1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Den of Drunken Fools Posts: 38,539	Just wondering why no one has mentioned the flat Italian type beans or Kentucky wonder. Worth