1# KY WONDER GREEN BUSH BEAN

Kentucky Wonder Green Bush Bean is a bush-type adaptation of the famous Kentucky Wonder pole bean, bred to deliver similar flavor and pod quality without the need for trellising.

Quick Overview

• Type: Bush bean (compact, no support needed)

• Pod color: Medium to dark green

• Pod length: ~5–6 inches

• Flavor: Tender, classic snap‑bean flavor

• Use: Fresh eating, freezing, canning

• Days to maturity: ~50–55 days

Why gardeners like it

• ✅ No trellis required (unlike traditional Kentucky Wonder pole beans)

• ✅ Good yields on sturdy, bushy plants

• ✅ Tender pods when harvested young

• ✅ Familiar Kentucky Wonder flavor in a smaller garden footprint

Growing tips

• Planting time: After last frost, when soil temperature is at least 60°F

• Spacing:

  • Plants: 3–4 inches apart

  • Rows: 18–24 inches apart

• Sun: Full sun (6–8+ hours)

• Water: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during flowering and pod set

• Soil: Well,‑drained soil with moderate fertility; avoid over‑fertilizing with nitrogen

Harvesting

• Harvest when pods are slender, firm, and before seeds swell

• Pick every 2–3 days for best quality and continued production

• Bush types produce more concentrated harvests than pole beans

Kitchen notes

• Excellent steamed, sautéed, or added to casseroles

• Holds texture well for freezing and canning

• Mild enough to pair with a wide range of seasonings