Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: National
Class: Bean
Variety Name: Kentucky Blue
Genus: Phaseolus
Species: vulgaris
Year: 1991
Common Name: Pole bean
Type: Edible – Vegetable
Breeder: Rogers Bros. Seed/Rogers NK
Close Market Comparison: Blue Lake and Kentucky Wonder
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Normal
Season Type: Warm season
Staking Required: No
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Black
Plant Habit: Climbing, requires staking
Plant Height: 6-8 feet
Fruit Color (Harvest): Green
Fruit Shape: Round, very straight
Fruit Size: 8-10 inches
Fruit Flavor Description: Sweet, tender
IN THE GARDEN
Garden Spacing: 1 foot
Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed): 58-65
Days To Harvest (Transplant): Not recommended
Plant Spread: 1 foot