Kentucky Wonder, brown seeded
Phaseolus vulgaris
HOW TO GROW BEAN
Direct sow after last frost when soil tempt is about 70˚F. Beans are sensitive to cool soil and will rot if soil temps are below 55˚F. Sow bush snap beans every 2-3 weeks until mid summer for a continued harvest. Sow pole beans from late spring to very early summer. Sow pole beans 3 seeds per hole, 8” between hole and trellis rows 4’ spacing. Thin to 6-8” apart. Beans are susceptible to numerous diseases, avoid wetting foliage, remove plants at the end of the year, practice 4 year crop rotation. Save each year’s seeds in separate containers. Crossing is not apparent until the next generations. Soil pH 6-6.8. Hardiness zones 5-13. Annual.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 30-65 seeds per ounce. Average 116M (bush) 46M (pole) seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 70%. Usual seed life: 4 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1/2 mile.
Planting Depth 1-2”
Soil Temp. Germ. 70-95˚F
Days to Germ. 3-7
Plant Spacing 2-3”
Row Spacing 12”
Days To Maturity 52–65
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 30-65 seeds per ounce. Average 116M (bush) 46M (pole) seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 70%. Usual seed life: 4 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1/2 mile.
Planting Depth 1-2”
Soil Temp. Germ. 70-95˚F
Days to Germ. 3-7
Plant Spacing 2-3”
Row Spacing 12”
Days To Maturity 52–65
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
Kentucky Wonder, brown seeded Seed Count
.25 Pound ≈ 312 seeds
1 Pound ≈ 1,250 seeds
- 150 Seeds$3.95
- 1/4 Pound$9.50
- 1 Pound$18.63
Introduced in Kentucky before 1864, this brown-seeded strain produces large, silvery-green, fleshy 7-10” pods with a distinctive beany flavor, tender. If harvested at the opportune maturity, its stringless! Heavy yielder for very long period, vigorous, resistant to rust. Grows prolifically to 9 feet on trellises. Al...
Introduced in Kentucky before 1864, this brown-seeded strain produces large, silvery-green, fleshy 7-10” pods with a distinctive beany flavor, tender. If harvested at the opportune maturity, its stringless! Heavy yielder for very long period, vigorous, resistant to rust. Grows prolifically to 9 feet on trellises. Also known as Old Homestead. Tags: Type: Pole, Harvest: Mid, Color: Green, Size: long, Specialty: Canner, Specialty: Heavy Producer, Specialty: Disease Resistant, Heritage: Heirloom, Season: Summer.
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