Kentucky Wonder 125 Bush Bean is a dependable heirloom bean variety prized for its rich flavor, excellent yields, and easy-growing bush habit. A compact selection of the classic Kentucky Wonder bean, this variety is highly valued by home gardeners and market growers for its productivity and versatility in the kitchen.
The long green pods are slightly flattened with gently curved ends and deliver a hearty old-fashioned bean flavor whether enjoyed fresh, canned, or frozen. Pods are typically harvested at 6-8 inches long when they are crisp, tender, and at peak flavor.
Kentucky Wonder 125 Bush Bean thrives in warm weather with fertile well-drained soil and full sunlight. Its compact bush plants are sturdy, productive, and easy to maintain, making them ideal for raised beds, kitchen gardens, homesteads, and small-scale market production.
With minimal care and reliable harvests, this heirloom bean remains a longtime favorite for gardeners seeking flavorful productive bush beans with traditional quality.
Kentucky Wonder 125 Bush Bean Seed Details
- Quantity: 25 Seeds
- Plant Type: Heirloom Bush Bean
- Species: Phaseolus vulgaris
- Pod Color: Green
- Flavor: Rich Hearty Traditional Bean Flavor
- Growth Habit: Compact Bush Type
- Seed Planting Depth: 1.5 Inches
- Germination Temperature: 75°F
- Days to Germination: 7-10 Days
- Row Spacing: 36 Inches
- Plant Spacing: 6 Inches
- 100' Row Yield: 24 Pounds
- Sun Requirements: Full Sun
- Harvest Time: Approximately 57 Days
- Ideal Uses: Fresh Eating, Canning, Freezing, Soups, Side Dishes, Raised Beds, Homesteads, Market Gardens
How to Save Seeds
Beans are primarily self-pollinating and rarely cross with other bean varieties, though occasional crossing can still occur. For best seed purity, separate different bean varieties by at least 150 feet whenever possible.
If growing multiple bean varieties close together, planting distinctly different seed colors can help identify possible crossing during seed harvest.
Allow pods to fully mature and dry completely on the plant before harvesting for seed saving.
After harvest, spread pods out in a dry well-ventilated area for an additional week of curing. Once fully dry, shell the beans, remove debris or damaged seeds, and store the cleaned seeds in airtight containers in a cool dry location for future planting.
