Insuk's Wang Kong
| Insuk's Wang Kong | |
|---|---|
| Growth Habit | pole |
| Maturity | |
| Flower Color | red or white |
| Pod Color | green |
| Seed Color | mixture: black, pink, white |
| Seed Pattern | mixture: solid, speckled, splash |
Name and History
Named after his wife Insuk by Gardenweb member Jim Wright. Brought to Seattle in the 1960s by Korean community members; may have come from China originally. "Wang kong" is Korean for "king bean," which is their name for runner beans.
Gardenweb threads with info from Jim Wright:
Uses
Description
Growth: Reportedly more heat-tolerant than other runner beans. 50 days maturity for pods, 90 days for seeds.
Flowers: Abundant and bright red, attract hummingbirds. Some plants (~2%) produce white flowers, which go on to produce white seed.
Pods:
Seeds: Large. Three main patterns: mostly pink with big black specks; solid black; or partially pink with a big black splash taking up most of the surface. Occasional solid white beans, which come from plants with white flowers.
