Kentucky Wonder Pole Bean · Houston We Have Plants

Quick grow facts

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Sun

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Seed Mar or late Aug

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What it is

Beans are a warm-season vegetable in the bean family (Fabaceae). They are native to the tropical regions of the Americas. (Species-level info; not specific to this variety.)

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Why grow/eat it

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How to use it

Immature seedpods - raw or cooked. The green pods are commonly used as a vegetable, they have a mild flavour and should only be cooked for a short time.

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Harvest in Houston

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Container tips

Likes full sun. Wants well-drained soil.

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Cautions

The raw or undercooked beans (especially kidney beans) cause severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

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