Grow Organic Bean, Pole Blue Lake

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Description

Bean - Blue Lake Pole - Phaseolus vulgaris

Tender annual Pole Snap. High yields of 6" smooth, straight, and stringless pods. Unbeatable flavor! Blue Lake is a long-time favorite for freezing, canning, and fresh use. This is a great variety for the home gardener or small scale grower.

Did You Know? Legumes are a good source of calcium and iron and add nitrogen to soil.

Soil Temperature: 60-85°F
Planting Depth: 1"
Germination: 6-12 Days
Height At Maturity: 6-8'
Days To Maturity: 60-70 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 4"-6"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 50 Seeds

Peaceful Valley brand vegetable seeds are all non-GMO and Certified Organic. Buy with confidence and plant the best!

Features

Fixes Nitrogen
Good for Beginners
Grow on a Trellis
Open-Pollinated
Requires Staking
Stringless

Characteristics

Organic Status :

Certified Organic Product

Approximate Harvest Time : Early Fall

Approximate Harvest Time : Early Summer

Approximate Harvest Time : Late Summer

Bean Type : Fresh

Growth Habit : Vining

Life Cycle : Annual

Plant Family : Leguminosae (Legumes)

Planting Time : Spring

Planting Time : Summer

Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack

Soil pH : 6.1 - 6.5

Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0

Starting Location : Direct Sow

Sun Requirements : Full Sun

Planting and Care

Soil & Water: Legumes like well-drained soil rich in organic matter with a moderate amount of nutrients. Water lightly at planting, medium at flowering, and heavily throughout harvest time. Avoid overhead watering which can promote disease.

Planting & Growing: Sow directly in garden when soils have warmed and danger of frost has passed. Keep seedbed evenly moist.

Harvesting & Storage: Harvest no later than pencil thickness. These beans should be eaten fresh but they can be frozen.

Shipping Information

Shipping Weight: 0.02 lb

Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.25"W x 0.1"H