Blue Lake Pole Bean

Blue Lake Pole Bean is a highly esteemed heirloom variety (Phaseolus vulgaris) known for its vigorous growth and exceptional flavor. It produces long, slender, stringless pods reaching up to 6 to 7 inches, tender and crisp and ideal for fresh eating, canning, and freezing.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Phaseolus vulgaris
• Type: Heirloom pole bean
• Seed traits: Open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Pod size: 6 to 7 inches, stringless
• Habit: Climbing, disease resistant
• Support: Trellis or poles required
• Sun: Full sun

Best for

• Fresh eating
• Canning and freezing
• Continuous-harvest gardens
• Vertical and trellised growing
• High-yield plots

How to grow

Direct sow in full sun after the last frost and provide a trellis or poles for the climbing vines. Keep soil moist and pick often, as these vigorous plants offer continuous harvests throughout the growing season.

Flavor profile

Tender, crisp, and full-flavored, the stringless pods are a favorite of home gardeners and market growers alike.

About MIgardener

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