Heirloom 1877

This dual-purpose bean can be used for either eating fresh or as a shell bean. A real heirloom, the Kentucky Wonder Pole Bean came from a woman named Nancy Davis in Kentucky. Pods grow to 9 in length and yield is continuous. Picked young, they are among the tastiest green beans. Brown seed. Stringless.Disease Resistance-Common Bean Mosaic

50 seeds

PLANTING

Phaseolus vulgaris

Germination:4-10 days

Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures are 70-85F

Seed Sowing Depth:1 deep

Outside Sowing:After the last frost with soil temperatures above 60F. Sow3- 4 apart for trellis/pole growth.Planting in soil under 60F results in poor germination.

How much does a packet plant:12-foot single row

Harvest:Before the seeds bulge and beans snap easily. Pick continually every 2-3 days to prolong production.

Tips:Growin light, well-drained soil, provide adequate, even moisture, especially at flowering time. Dry soil can result in low yields and fibrous pods.Do not over-fertilize the Kentucky Wonder Pole Bean with nitrogen, which results in a surplus of foliage and low, delayed pod growth. Addinginoculantat planting time aids in a larger harvest and more robust plants.