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Kentucky Blue Pole Bean (62 Days)

Original price was: $4.80.Current price is: $3.42.

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Description

This bean combines the positive characteristics of Kentucky Wonder and Blue Lake beans in a symbiosis wherein the child is an improvement upon both parents. The Kentucky Blue Pole Bean, an AAS winner, has vigorous vines that produce an abundance of exceptionally flavorful nearly straight, stringless pods. Beans are best harvested at 7.

50seeds

PLANTING

Phaseolus vulgaris

Germination:4-10 days

Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures are 70-85F

Seed Sowing Depth:1 deep

Outside Sowing:After the last frost with soil temperatures above 60F. Sow3- 4 apart for trellis/pole growth.Planting in soil under 60F results in poor germination.

How much does a packet plant:12-foot single row

Harvest:Before the seeds bulge and beans snap easily. Pick continually every 2-3 days to prolong production.

Tips:Growin light, well-drained soil, provide adequate, even moisture, especially at flowering time. Dry soil can result in low yields and fibrous pods.Do not over-fertilize the Kentucky Blue Pole Bean with nitrogen, which results in a surplus of foliage and low, delayed pod growth. Addinginoculantat planting time aids in a larger harvest and more robust plants.