Bean - Kentucky Wonder Bush

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CA$3.50
3.5 9 CA$3.50 - CA$9.00
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Approximately 3 seeds per gram.
Phaseolus vulgaris
LOT#BB23022
The Kentucky Wonder ‘bush’ bean is an early maturing bean variety (45-55 days).  It grows on a sturdy bush habit between 45-51 cm (18-20”) high and 41-46 cm (16-18”) wide.  Beans are produced in clusters thoughout the growing season.  The Green pods are10-15 cm (4-6”) long, slightly flattened and thick. They are excellent either canned or frozen.    
Planting Instructions:
  • Direct sow seeds from end of April to June 15th.  Try to plant during a warm, dry spell.  Soil must be warm-if it is not warm enough, seeds will rot.  Beans require a minimum soil temperature of 16°C (60°F) and a maximum of 24°C (75°F). Seeds will not germinate properly if planted too deeply or too early in cold, wet ground. Sow seeds 2.5cm (1") deep and 5-8cm (2-3") apart in rows 45-60cm (18-24") apart. Never sow white seeded beans too early.  White bean seeds transmit water too fast, cracking the cotyledons reducing seed vigor and germination whereas darker colored bean seeds can regulate water uptake in cool, wet soils, preventing the cracking of the cotyledons.
  • Soil Conditions:  Well worked, rich, loose and well-drained soil. Ideal pH: 5.5-6.8
  • Planting Depth:   2-5cm (1-1½") deep, 10-15cm (4-6") apart.
  • Germination:  7-10 days.
  • Height at Maturity:  Plants grow between 45-51 cm (18-20”) high and 41-46 cm (16-18”) wide.
  • Days to Maturity:   50-65 days for green beans. 
  • Watering:   Low water requirements at planting- moisten soil for germination, medium at flowering, and then heavy through harvest.
  • Sun/Shade:  Full Sun     
  • Seed Spacing:      2-5cm (1-1½") deep, 10-15cm (4-6") apart.
Additional Information
Avoid planting in soil that stays consistently damp or wet.   Beans typically need warm soil of 65° or higher. Plants grow best in full sun. Regular harvesting of the young pods will ensure a greater yield.  Beans have a distinct dislike for cold, wet soils, so sow seed only after the soil has warmed to at least 16 C (60 F). Sow 2.5 cm (1") deep and 8 cm (3") apart in rows spaced 45 to 70 cm (18 to 28") apart. To ensure a continuous harvest, sow bush-type varieties every 10 days until mid-July. Keep beans evenly watered, particularly when the plants are in flower and when production of the pods start. Avoid the use of high nitrogen fertilizer. Nitrogen promotes excessive foliage. Avoid disturbing beans when leaves are damp to reduce the incidence of disease.