Kentucky Wonder, Heirloom Pole Bean Seeds

Kentucky Wonder, Heirloom Pole Bean Seeds — The Standard for Pole Beans Since the 1800s

Kentucky Wonder has been the standard for pole beans since the 1800s — versatile, reliable, and consistently out-producing other pole beans in a wide range of conditions. Expect a heavy production of rich and flavorful 6–9 inch oval pods that are stringless and tender when harvested young. Excellent fresh, cooked, frozen, canned, or dried. The 5–8 foot vines should be supported on a trellis, tower, or poles spaced 3 feet apart. Harvest often to ensure continued production. A beloved American heirloom that has earned its place in kitchen gardens for over 150 years.

Why Grow Kentucky Wonder?

• The standard for pole beans since the 1800s — 150+ years of proven performance
• Consistently out-produces other pole beans — heavy yields in a wide range of conditions
• 6–9 inch oval pods — rich, flavorful, stringless when harvested young
• Versatile — fresh, cooked, frozen, canned, or dried
• Endures hotter climates — reliable in heat
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Direct sow after all danger of frost. Succession sow at 3-week intervals until late spring for best harvest. For fall crops, begin in late summer until a month before first frost. Support 5–8 foot vines on a trellis, tower, or poles 3 feet apart. Sow seeds 1 inch deep, 4–6 inches apart. Water consistently. Harvest often for continued production.

Packet size: ~25, 50, or 100 seeds
Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Pole Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
Pod length: 6–9 inches
Vine height: 5–8 feet
Sun: Full sun
USDA Zones: 3–12