I have always (30 yrs) grown Kentucky Wonders. My father grew them when I was a child. I also grow a bean called Burpee Early Riser which became Kwintus which became Northeaster, as well as a couple of others like annelino (spelling?) Last year I finally tasted each bean raw and decided I really like the Kentucky wonder best. I've never tried the Kentucky Blue, just saw it this year at Pinetree, and might try some. I also noticed last year that the Kentucky Wonders were favored by the Jap. beetles. They ate those leaves before going to the other beans. I now want to know if the Kent. Blues are also preferred or if (hopefully) the beetles might not like them as well.

I'd love to have some Kentucky Wonder bush beans. I have quite a few melons from some very generous (and reliable) trades. Let me know if any interest you.

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I don't see a Kentucky group here, so checked FB as my own area lists plant swaps on Facebook. A search yielded these - looks like there are some groups or people you can tag locally to get involved. Facebook - Kentucky plant swaps (east has some and west has some ... ).