Description
50 Seeds per pack
(Phaseolus vulgaris) 51-73 days. Snap Bean An old heirloom variety of pole bean that produces pods 6-8″ long, on 6-8′ vines. The Kentucky Blue Heirloom Pole Bean comes from a cross of Kentucky Wonder and Blue Lake Pole Beans, bred by Dr. Calvin Lamborn. The round, straight, smooth pods have a distinctive flavor with traces of Blue Lake’s sweetness, and are very tender when cooked. The Kentucky Blue Pole Bean won the famous All-American Selections(AAS) Award in 1991! Disease Resistance: BCMV.
Planting Instructions for Kentucky Blue Pole Bean Seeds
Sow Kentucky Blue Pole Bean 1-2″ deep, 2-6″ apart, in rows 18-36″ apart, in full sun after danger of frost. Soaking Kentucky Blue Pole Bean seeds in water 1-2 hours before planting speeds germination. Germination occurs in 4-16 days in soil 60-85°F. Provide support for heirloom pole bean varieties. For heirloom snap beans, harvest when beans are 3-6″ long. For dry beans, leave pods on plants until pods are dry, brown, and crisp, and beans are hard and rattle in pod, if more drying is needed when danger of frost has arrived, pick pods or pull entire plant and hang upside down to dry further.
FAQ:
What is the origin of the Kentucky Blue Heirloom Pole Bean?
This bean is a cross between the Kentucky Wonder and Blue Lake Pole Beans, bred by Dr. Calvin Lamborn.
How long does it take for Kentucky Blue Pole Beans to mature?
They typically mature in 51-73 days, making them a relatively quick-growing pole bean variety.
What are the characteristics of the pods and vines of the Kentucky Blue Pole Bean?
The pods are 6-8 inches long, round, straight, and smooth, while the vines grow to a height of 6-8 feet.
What does the Kentucky Blue Pole Bean taste like?
It has a distinctive flavor with a hint of Blue Lake’s sweetness and is very tender when cooked.
Are Kentucky Blue Pole Beans resistant to any diseases?
Yes, they have resistance to Bean Common Mosaic Virus (BCMV), adding to their reliability in the garden.
Gail Olsen (verified owner) –
All my favorites from one shop is a time saver. Fast shipping and good value.
Tim Dardis (verified owner) –
Jury is still out. Zero germination after 10+ days
St. Clare Heirloom Seeds (store manager) –
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J.M.J.
Hi Tim,
Thank you for your review. We are happy to send replacement seeds to try again, or to refund. Wondering on these how deep they were planted, or if watered too heavily, or planted a little early for your location. We often germination problems happen from one of these three things. We tried in past years planting on the early side of when it was said we could plant, and found the seeds rotted in the ground(dug some up to see if they were germinating). That being said, we are always happy to work our a satisfactory resolution. Please let us know what would be best for you. Thank you for your patronage, and God bless!
John, Sarah, and Family
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I have grown Kentucky Blue beans for many years. EvenThese will not disappoint!
Suzanne (verified owner) –
3 of the 4 are doing great. 4th is stunted.
Emily P. (verified owner) –
Thank you!
Tracey (verified owner) –
I ordered these for next spring because I had such a good experience with them in my garden this year. My main issue has been stringy beans, but Kentucky Blue was very tender and no stringyness at all! Very prolific and healthy.
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Ben H. (verified owner) –
5 star!
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Hazel Hardisty (verified owner) –
perfect!
Ellen (verified owner) –
5 star!
Nicholas (verified owner) –
5 star!
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