Phaseolus vulgaris## HOW TO GROW BEAN Direct sow after last frost when soil tempt is about 70˚F. Beans are sensitive to cool soil and will rot if soil temps are below 55˚F. Sow bush snap beans every 2-3 weeks until mid summer for a continued harvest. Sow pole beans from late spring to very early summer. Sow pole beans 3 seeds per hole, 8” between hole and trellis rows 4’ spacing. Thin to 6-8” apart. Beans are susceptible to numerous diseases, avoid wetting foliage, remove plants at the end of the year, practice 4 year crop rotation. Save each year’s seeds in separate containers. Crossing is not apparent until the next generations. Soil pH 6-6.8. Hardiness zones 5-13. Annual.Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 30-65 seeds per ounce. Average 116M (bush) 46M (pole) seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 70%. Usual seed life: 4 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1/2 mile.Planting Depth 1-2”Soil Temp. Germ. 70-95˚FDays to Germ. 3-7Plant Spacing 2-3”Row Spacing 12”Days To Maturity 52–65Full Sun, Moist Well Drained Kentucky Wonder Seed Count .25 Pounds ≈ 312 seeds##Introduced in Kentucky before 1864, this pole bean type produces large, silvery-green, fleshy 8” tender pods with an excellent flavor. The pods are stringless when young, and can be eaten as a dry bean if left on the vines to ripen fully. Plants grow 6-8’ tall when trellised. Heavy yielder for a long period and resistant to rust. Tags: Type: Pole, Harvest: Mid, Color: Green, Size: long, Specialty: Canner, Specialty: Heavy Producer, Specialty: Disease Resistant, Heritage: Heirloom, Season: Summer, Certification: Organic.##Strong Roots##Certified Organic by CCOF##Seed grower since 2004##//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0129/8922/files/Strong-Roots-Farm.jpg?v=1607656897##Strong Roots Farm grows certified organic seed, produce, and garden starts in Mendocino County, California. Seeds from the farm go to other seed companies, and are sold through northern California retail outlets and online as Open Circle Seeds. bean Type: Pole, Harvest: Mid, Color: Green, Size: long, Specialty: Canner, Specialty: Heavy Producer, Specialty: Disease Resistant, Heritage: Heirloom, Season: Summer, Certification: Organic
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