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13 years ago

I have always grown Kentucky Wonder Pole beans. I would like to try a different variety. Any suggestions? happy Gardening Johnny

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tsugajunkie z5 SE WI ♱
13 years ago
I always grew 'Kentucky Blue' and was happy with it. A few years ago I switched to 'Fortex' and it too is a very good performer.

tj
johnnyrazbrix
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13 years ago
thanks. I was looking at the " Kentucky Blue " in the Berlin Seeds catalog. Johnny

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