{"product_id":"kentucky-wonder-snap-bean-seeds","title":"Kentucky Wonder Snap Bean Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKentucky Wonder Snap Beans\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beloved American heirloom dating back to the 1800s, Kentucky Wonder is the gold standard of pole snap beans. Imagine stepping into your garden on a warm summer morning and pulling long, tender, string-free pods straight from the vine — sweet, crisp, and bursting with old-fashioned garden flavor. Whether you steam them, sauté them, or preserve them for winter, Kentucky Wonder delivers a harvest that keeps on giving all season long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVariety Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pole bean (climbing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePod Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–9 inches, slightly curved, meaty and tender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, sweet, and full-bodied — exceptional fresh or canned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 65–70 days from direct sow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYield:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prolific producer; harvest continuously for weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-pollinated, non-GMO — save seeds year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow outdoors after the last frost date when soil temperature is at least 60°F. Do not start indoors — beans prefer direct sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6–8 hours per day).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining, moderately fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–6.8. Avoid over-fertilizing with nitrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 1–1.5 inches deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Quantity: \u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 50 seeds\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant seeds 3–4 inches apart in rows 24–30 inches apart. Thin to 6 inches apart after germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide a trellis, fence, or poles at least 5–6 feet tall — vines can reach 6–8 feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water consistently, about 1 inch per week. Avoid overhead watering to reduce disease risk. Water at the base of plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seeds germinate in 7–14 days under optimal conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beans fix their own nitrogen — use a low-nitrogen fertilizer or compost at planting only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Begin harvesting when pods are 6–8 inches long and before seeds bulge. Pick frequently to encourage continued production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuccession plant every 2–3 weeks for a continuous harvest through summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid working around plants when foliage is wet to prevent disease spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow some pods to fully dry on the vine if you want to save seeds for next season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent companion plant with corn and squash (the classic \"Three Sisters\" garden).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Seed Baskets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48247777362134,"sku":"BN-KYWONDER-001","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/9841\/1222\/files\/kentucky-wonder-snap-beans-in-garden.png?v=1778632318","url":"https:\/\/theseedbaskets.org\/products\/kentucky-wonder-snap-bean-seeds","provider":"The Seed Baskets ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}