Grow crisp, tender, and richly flavored green beans with Blue Lake Pole Bean Seeds, a top-tier heirloom variety known for its smooth, stringless pods and high yields. These vigorous climbing plants produce dark green beans 15–18 cm (6–7 inches) long that are round to oval, tender, and meaty, making them ideal for fresh eating, freezing, or canning.

Compared to bush beans, Blue Lake pole beans offer a stronger flavor and extended harvest window, thanks to their vertical growth habit. Perfect for gardeners looking to maximize space and yield.

Key Features

• Stringless, tender pods with full flavor
• Pods grow 15–18 cm (6–7") long
• Climbing habit ideal for vertical gardening
• Matures in 70 days
• Open-pollinated variety
• Suitable for fresh use, freezing, or preserving
• Best grown in full sun during the warm season

How to Grow Blue Lake Pole Beans

Site & Soil:

• Full sun (6–8 hours/day)
• Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–6.8

Sowing Instructions:

• Sow Outdoors: After last frost when soil is warm (≥16°C/60°F)
• Depth: 2.5 cm (1 inch) deep
• Spacing: 8–10 cm (3–4 inches) apart in rows or around supports
• Support Required: Trellis, poles, or netting for climbing

Growing Tips:

• Keep soil evenly moist during germination and flowering
• Use mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Avoid handling plants when wet to prevent disease
• Harvest beans regularly to encourage continued production