Blue Lake Pole Bean Seeds – 1220

Open-Pollinated | Heirloom Variety | Climbing Bean
Approx. 80–100 Seeds per Packet (4–5 seeds/gram)

Blue Lake Pole Beans are an heirloom favorite, producing heavy yields of medium-sized, 15 cm (6") dark green pods that are stringless, meaty, and exceptionally tender. Famous for their outstanding flavor, these beans are equally excellent for fresh eating, canning, and freezing, maintaining their texture and taste long after harvest. If you only grow one bean variety, Blue Lake is the top choice for reliability and quality.

Key Features

• Stringless, meaty pods up to 15 cm (6") long.
• Excellent for fresh eating, freezing, and canning.
• Heavy-yielding climbing variety.
• Classic heirloom, open-pollinated.
• Extended harvest period with proper picking.

How to Grow Blue Lake Pole Beans

Planting Instructions:

• When to Sow: After last frost when soil has warmed to 16°C (60°F)
• Depth: 2.5 cm (1") deep
• Spacing: 8–10 cm (3–4") apart in rows or circles around supports.
• Germination: 7–10 days

Support Requirements:

• Grow on trellises, open-weave fencing, nylon netting, or bamboo teepees.
• Secure supports to prevent collapse under heavy yields.

Care Tips:

• Use light, well-drained, organic soil, pH ~6.5.
• Keep beans evenly watered, especially during flowering and pod development.
• Avoid over-fertilizing with nitrogen to ensure strong pod production.
• Do not handle plants when leaves are wet to reduce disease risk.