1991 AAS Edible - Vegetable Winner
Bean Kentucky Blue
Kentucky Blue combines the excellence of the all-time greatest pole beans: Kentucky Wonder and Blue Lake. Its characteristic deep-green pods are 6–8 inches long and quite straight. The pods are easily seen on the 6-foot tall vines and can be continuously harvested over a long season.
Plant Description
Genus:
Phaseolus
Species:
vulgaris
Common Name:
Pole bean
Plant Habit:
Climbing, requires staking
Plant Height:
6-8 feet
Plant Spread:
1 foot
Fruit Color (Harvest):
Green
Fruit Shape:
Round, very straight
Fruit Size:
8-10 inches
Fruit Flavor Description:
Sweet, tender
Foliage Color:
Black
Breeder:
Rogers Bros. Seed/Rogers NK
Close Market Comparison:
: Blue Lake and Kentucky Wonder
Planting & Care
Garden Spacing:
1 foot
Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed):
58-65
Days To Harvest (Transplant):
Not recommended
Duration Type:
Annual
Light Needs:
Full sun
Water Needs:
Normal
Season Type:
Warm season
Staking Required:
No
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