Bean 'Kent Bush'

Phaseolus vulgaris

How to grow Bean 'Kent Bush'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Kent Bush is thought of as tender, so it is imperative to wait until temperatures are mild before planting out of doors. Kent Bush requires a soil ph of 6.0 - 6.8 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Kent Bush from seed

Ensure a distance of 3.9 inches (10.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 1.95 inches (5.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Kent Bush about 14 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting Kent Bush

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Kent Bush is a tender plant.

Harvesting Kent Bush