BEAN Seeds, Kentucky Blue Pole

Kentucky Blue Pole Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Kentucky Blue') is an heirloom-type, open-pollinated climbing bean that crosses the best of Kentucky Wonder and Blue Lake. An All-America Selections winner, it bears long, straight, tender pods on vigorous vines.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Phaseolus vulgaris 'Kentucky Blue'
• Type: Open-pollinated pole bean, AAS winner
• Plant height: 6 to 8 feet (climbing)
• Pod length: 6 to 8 inches
• Sun: Full sun (6 to 8 hours)
• Soil: Well-drained, organic-rich, pH 6.0 to 7.0

Best for

• Steamed and sauteed side dishes
• Casseroles, salads, and stir-fries
• Vertical and small-space gardens
• Long, continuous harvests

How to grow

Set up a trellis or pole before planting. Direct sow in full sun after the last frost once soil has warmed. Keep moisture steady through flowering and pod set. Harvest pods regularly while young and straight to keep the vines producing.

Flavor profile

Sweet, full, and classic green-bean flavor with a crisp, tender bite when picked young.

About 99Heirlooms

99Heirlooms is a seed company devoted to heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, giving home gardeners dependable seeds with the character and heritage of generations past.

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