CLIMBING BEAN - Kentucky Wonder

OP Open Pollinated

HL Heirloom

(40 seeds)

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Disease-resistant heirloom variety

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First appearing in 1864, this heirloom variety is renowned world over for its tender beans, disease resistance and huge yields of 10-15cm pods.

Days to Harvest

65 days

Position/Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Medium

Plant Spacing

15-30cm

Plant Height

1.5-2m

Additional Features

Cuisine, Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Soil Builder, Vines and Climbers

Product Details

Common Name: CLIMBING BEAN - Kentucky Wonder

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 40

Days to Harvest: 65 days

Watering: Medium

Plant Spacing: 15-30cm

Row Spacing: 40-60cm

Additional Features: Cuisine, Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Soil Builder, Vines and Climbers

Scientific Name: Phaseolus vulgaris

Germination Time: 7-10 days

Position/Sunlight: Full Sun

Plant Height: 1.5-2m

Sow Depth: 15mm

Best Months to Plant – Climbing Beans
Climate Zone	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Cool/Mountain										✓	✓	✓
Temperate										✓	✓	✓
Arid	✓	✓	✓	✓				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Subtropical	✓	✓	✓	✓				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Tropical		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Cool/Mountain – Climbing Beans
Method	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓

Temperate – Climbing Beans
Method	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓

Arid – Climbing Beans
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Subtropical – Climbing Beans
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Tropical – Climbing Beans
Method	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Growing Information

How to Sow

Beans need a rich soil so it is best to add plenty of compost and organic matter to the soil prior to sowing. Beans do not transplant well so it is important to sow directly where they are to grow. For climbing beans it is best to train the plants up a trellis or stake to improve airflow and maximise exposure to sunlight. Sow once the risk of frost has ended and keep soil moist but not too wet as seeds can rot easily. Beans do not do well if left to try out so water regularly and mulch to maintain moisture levels.

How to Harvest

It is best to harvest beans once the pods are about the thickness of a pencil and roughly 10cm long. Harvest daily to increase production and try to eat or preserve immediately to enjoy the best flavour.

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How to Sow

Beans need a rich soil so it is best to add plenty of compost and organic matter to the soil prior to sowing. Beans do not transplant well so it is important to sow directly where they are to grow. For climbing beans it is best to train the plants up a trellis or stake to improve airflow and maximise exposure to sunlight. Sow once the risk of frost has ended and keep soil moist but not too wet as seeds can rot easily. Beans do not do well if left to try out so water regularly and mulch to maintain moisture levels.

How to Harvest

It is best to harvest beans once the pods are about the thickness of a pencil and roughly 10cm long. Harvest daily to increase production and try to eat or preserve immediately to enjoy the best flavour.

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See sowing times, planting tips, watering, harvesting and common problems for this crop.

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