Bean Kentucky Wonder Pole – Burpee Seeds

Phaseolus vulgaris

• Full sun
• Unique “beany” flavour
• Tender, stringless pods, best when picked young.
• 17-22cm long.
• Harvest in 65 days

HEIRLOOM. Pods are oval, thick, gently curved, meaty and tender. Stringless when young.

One of the most popular beans of all time and a favorite of American gardeners since the late 19th century. Variety can be relied on for peak flavor, productivity, and wide adaptability. Yields abundant clusters of thick, meaty 9″ green pods. Stringless when young. Delicious fresh, cooked, frozen, or dried for shell beans.

21g. of seed

Sow in average soil in full sun after danger of frost in spring. Sow seeds about 8cm (3″) apart along a fence or trellised netting. Or, set poles into the ground 61-91cm (24-36″) apart and plant 6-8 (2-3″) seeds around each pole. cover with 2.5cm (1″) of fine soil. Seedlings emerge in 7-14 days. Thin to stand about 15cm (6″) apart when seedlings are 2.5-5cm (1-2″) tall.

• Pick when pods are firm and crisp with undeveloped or small seeds. Harvest very often to avoid tough, stringy pods and ensure plant productivity