Kentucky Wonder Bean (Pole)
Kentucky Wonder Bean (Pole)
Made and shipped by MIgardener
Ships from St. Clair, MI, shipping is the maker's own rate, shown at checkout.
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Kentucky Wonder is a classic 1800s heirloom pole bean famous for its vigorous climbing growth and tender, stringless pods up to 9 inches long. Early-maturing and highly productive, it is a time-tested favorite for fresh, canned, or frozen beans.
At a glance
- Type: Heirloom pole (climbing) snap bean
- Pod length: Up to 9 inches
- Texture: Tender and stringless
- Vine height: 6 to 8 feet
- Maturity: Early and very productive
- Support: Needs a trellis or poles
- Non-GMO: Open-pollinated heirloom
Best for
- Fresh eating
- Canning
- Freezing
- Vertical gardening
- High-yield summer harvests
How to grow
Direct sow after the last frost in full sun at the base of a sturdy trellis or poles. The vigorous vines climb 6 to 8 feet, so provide strong support early. Pick pods young and often to keep the plants producing all season.
Flavor profile
Full and classic green-bean flavor with a tender, stringless snap.
About MIgardener
MIgardener is a Michigan-based seed company offering affordable, non-GMO heirloom seeds for home gardeners.

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- Perishables go out Monday to Wednesday in insulated packaging
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Product facts
- Made by
- MIgardener
- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
- Size
- Price per unit
- Great for
- Fresh eating
- Canning
- Freezing
- Vertical gardening
- High-yield summer harvests