Description

Bean ‘Kentucky Wonder’ is an heirloom from the 1850s. It is a high yielding, climbing (pole) bean, and will need support. The silvery-green pods grow up to 25cm long but are best eaten when young, about 10–15cm long. The beans develop quickly and the pods become stringy as they mature. Pick often to prolong harvest. Cut the bean, do not pull or the plant may be damaged.
Kentucky Wonder beans are a species of Phaseolus vulgaris, which includes string, green, snap, French (haricot) and kidney beans. If growing for seed collection, check the Latin name of the beans you are about to plant: all varieties of Phaseolus vulgaris have the potential to cross-pollinate with each other. They will, however, not cross-pollinate with snake beans, runner beans, lima beans, soybeans or lablab beans, so feel free to grow these other types of beans near your green bean of choice.