Kentucky Wonder
Common Bean · Snap
Heirloom
Phaseolus vulgaris
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Fabaceae (Pea family) · Genus: Phaseolus
About
Pole Snap. An heirloom favorite. Tender, stringless pods are best picked when young, 7-9" long.
Characteristics
Color
Green
Growth Habit
Pole
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Germination
6–14 days
at 60–95 °F
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Days to Maturity
65–66 days
Plant Height
6 ft
Fruit Size
6–9 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
Not Recommended / Direct Sow Only
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Direct Sow (Spring)
0-2 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
8-10 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
1–1.5 in
Seed Spacing
3–4 in
Row Spacing
24–36 in
Thin To
6–8 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
60–85 °F
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Soil Temp
60–95 °F
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Air Temp
32–90 °F
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Planting and Care Instructions
SOW in average soil in full sun after danger of frost in spring. Sow seeds about 3" apart along a fence or trellised netting. Or, set poles into ground 2-3' apart and plant 6-8 seeds around each pole. Cover with 1" of fine soil. Seedlings emerge in 7-14 days.
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