Bean Seeds - Blue Kentucky Pole

teepees.[split_description] Why You’ll Love It Blue Kentucky Pole Beans are an improved heirloom variety with all the flavor of traditional Kentucky beans and the added benefits of higher yield and stringless pods. These vigorous climbing vines thrive on trellises, fences, or poles and produce loads of long, tender green pods over an extended season. Perfect for fresh eating, steaming, or preserving, these beans are a must-have for gardeners who want space-saving plants with big flavor returns. Plant Characteristics Height: Vines reach 6–8 feet or more Growth Habit: Climbing vines — requires support Pod Type: Long, slender green pods, 6–7 inches, stringless when harvested young Days to Maturity: 65–75 days Hardiness: Warm-season annual Flavor and Culinary Uses Flavor: Rich, full-bodied, and slightly sweet with a smooth texture Culinary Uses: Delicious steamed, sautéed, canned, or added to soups and casseroles. Harvest frequently for best tenderness and continued production. Companion Planting Tips Good Companions: Corn, radishes, cucumbers, and marigolds Avoid Planting Near: Onions or garlic, which may stunt bean growth Bonus Benefit: Pole beans offer vertical harvests and take up less garden space — great for small or intensive gardens Common Issues and Solutions Pale Leaves or Slow Growth: Beans thrive in full sun and don’t need overly rich soil — avoid excess nitrogen Poor Pollination: Encourage bees and harvest regularly to stimulate continued flowering Pests (Aphids or Japanese Beetles): Use neem oil or introduce beneficial insects for natural control Seeds Per Packet 10g Approximately 32 25g Approximately 80