• Perfect for growing your own fresh and healthy Green Beans. Parfait pour cultiver vos propres haricots verts frais et sains.
  • Cultivating green beans in a serene garden setting. Cultiver des haricots verts dans un jardin serein.
  • Green beans as a healthy snack for your family. Les haricots verts comme collation saine pour votre famille.
  • Green beans seed ready to be planted. Graine de haricots verts prête à être plantée.
  • Green beans versatile ingredient for culinary dishes. Les haricots verts, un ingrédient polyvalent pour les plats culinaires.
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Blue Lake 274 Bush Bean Seeds

Blue Lake 274 Bush Bean Seeds

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Blue Lake Bush Beans are highly regarded by gourmet chefs and gardening enthusiasts for their exceptional flavor and abundant yield. They are particularly popular among home gardeners and are highly recommended for canning. These heat-tolerant bushes typically grow to a height of about 46 centimeters and produce pods measuring 13 to 15 centimeters in length, containing white seeds.

Named after the Blue Lake District near Ukiah, CA, where they were first developed in 1961, these beans have earned international recognition and have become the benchmark for bush beans. Initially embraced by the canning industry for their outstanding quality when preserved, Blue Lake beans quickly won the hearts of people across the United States.

How To Grow

Sowing: Plant Blue Lake 247 Bush Bean seeds directly outdoors at least 1 week following the final frost date, as beans are sensitive to cold temperatures. Ensure the soil is rich, well-drained, and receives full sunlight exposure. If you're new to planting beans in your garden, consider treating the seeds with a powder inoculant to initiate nitrogen fixation. Sow the seeds to a depth of approximately 2.5 centimeters and space them 7.6 centimeters apart, with rows spaced 61-91.4 centimeters apart. Firmly press the soil above the seeds for optimal soil contact. Avoid overwatering as these seeds are prone to rot in overly wet conditions. Germination typically occurs within 7-12 days after planting. For beneficial companion planting, consider planting Blue Lake Bush Bean seeds alongside carrots, cucumbers, or corn, while avoiding planting them near onions.

Growing: Following germination, maintain consistent soil moisture levels as beans have shallow roots and require watering at least once a week during dry weather conditions. Applying mulch around the plants aids in moisture retention and helps suppress weed growth.

Harvesting

Harvesting: Anticipate your initial bean harvest approximately ten weeks following germination. Regular harvesting enhances production; for optimal flavor and tenderness, gather the beans when they are no thicker than a pencil or measure between 10-20 centimeters in length. Serve or preserve them on the same day as harvesting for the freshest taste.

Seed Saving

Seed Saving: Towards the conclusion of the growing season, permit the beans to fully dry on the vine; at this stage, the pods will attain a light brown hue, and the seeds will audibly rattle within. Extract the seeds from the pods. Once the Blue Lake 274 Bush Bean seeds have thoroughly dried, store them in a cool, dry location for a duration of up to one year.

Extra Facts

Planting Methods: Direct Sowing, Indoor Seed Starting, Raised Beds, Container Gardening, Successive Planting, Companion Planting, Vertical Gardening, Intercropping
Blooming Season: Summer
Planting Season: Spring
Latin Name/USDA Zones: Phaseolus vulgaris/ 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Sunlight Required/Height: Full sun/38 cm to 20 cm
Seed Type: Open pollinated & Heirloom
Soil Type: Loam Soil
Can I Grow Bean Seeds Sprouts Yes

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