Kentucky Wonder 125 Bush Bean
Growing Kentucky Wonder 125 Bush Bean
‘Kentucky Wonder 125’ is a productive bush bean that delivers the classic flavor of ‘Kentucky Wonder’ in a compact, self-supporting plant. It produces exceptionally large, meaty green pods with a crisp, brittle texture and excellent stringless quality when harvested young. Heavy yields and a space-saving growth habit make this variety a strong choice for garden rows and raised beds.
Sow ‘Kentucky Wonder 125’ directly in the garden about 1 inch deep after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. Space plants about 2 inches apart and grow in full sun. Plants typically reach about 18 inches tall and do not require staking or trellising.
Ready to harvest in about 65 days, begin picking the 8-inch pods while they are still young, crisp, and tender. Harvest regularly to encourage continued production and keep the pods from becoming overly mature.
Crisp, meaty, and flavorful, ‘Kentucky Wonder 125’ is excellent for fresh eating, cooking, freezing, and preserving.
- Days to Maturity: 65
- Sow Method: Direct Sow
- Sow Depth: 1 Inch
- Spacing: 2 Inches
- Sun: Full Sun
- Height: 18 inches
- Fruit Size: 8 Inches
- Bush
Direct Sow
1 Inch
18 inches
Phaseolus vulgaris