Blue Lake Bush Bean
Blue Lake Bush Bean
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Blue Lake Bush Bean is a popular heirloom variety (Phaseolus vulgaris) renowned for its exceptional flavor and crisp texture. This compact, bush-type plant reaches maturity in about 50 to 60 days, producing an abundant harvest of slender, dark green pods approximately 6 inches long.
At a glance
- Botanical name: Phaseolus vulgaris
- Type: Heirloom bush bean
- Seed traits: Open-pollinated, non-GMO
- Days to maturity: 50 to 60 days
- Pod size: About 6 inches, stringless
- Habit: Compact bush, disease resistant
- Sun: Full sun
Best for
- Fresh eating
- Canning
- Freezing
- Compact gardens and raised beds
- Reliable, productive harvests
How to grow
Direct sow in full sun after the last frost. The compact bush habit needs no trellis, making this an easy choice for smaller spaces. Keep soil moist and pick regularly to encourage continued production. Resistance to common bean diseases helps ensure a reliable crop.
Flavor profile
Crisp and tender with classic, full green-bean flavor, stringless and great fresh or preserved.
About MIgardener
MIgardener is a Michigan-based family seed company offering affordable heirloom and non-GMO seeds, with a mission to make home gardening accessible to everyone.
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Product facts
- Made by
- MIgardener
- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
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- Great for
- Fresh eating
- Canning
- Freezing
- Compact gardens and raised beds
- Reliable, productive harvests