CLIMBING BEAN - Blue Lake

OP Open Pollinated

HL Heirloom

(40 seeds)

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Crunchy, tasty stringless beans

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Named for the Blue Lake District near Ukiah, California, where they first developed in 1961. A superb variety that grows tall and produces round stringless Read More

Named for the Blue Lake District near Ukiah, California, where they first developed in 1961. A superb variety that grows tall and produces round stringless pods of delicious climbing beans. Well known for its flavour, it produces a heavy crop.

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Quantity

Days to Harvest

58 days

Position/Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Medium

Plant Spacing

15-30cm

Plant Height

1.5-2m

Additional Features

Cuisine, Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Soil Builder, Vines and Climbers

Product Details

Common Name: CLIMBING BEAN - Blue Lake

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 40

Days to Harvest: 58 days

Watering: Medium

Plant Spacing: 15-30cm

Row Spacing: 40-60cm

Additional Features: Cuisine, Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Soil Builder, Vines and Climbers

Scientific Name: Phaseolus vulgaris

Germination Time: 7-10 days

Position/Sunlight: Full Sun

Plant Height: 1.5-2m

Cool/Mountain Sow: Oct-Dec

Arid Sow: Aug-Apr

Temperate Sow: Oct-Dec

Sub-Tropical Sow: Aug-Apr

Tropical Sow: Feb-Oct
Growing Information

How to Sow

Beans need a rich soil so it is best to add plenty of compost and organic matter to the soil prior to sowing. Beans do not transplant well so it is important to sow directly where they are to grow. For climbing beans it is best to train the plants up a trellis or stake to improve airflow and maximise exposure to sunlight. Sow once the risk of frost has ended and keep soil moist but not too wet as seeds can rot easily. Beans do not do well if left to try out so water regularly and mulch to maintain moisture levels.

How to Harvest

It is best to harvest beans once the pods are about the thickness of a pencil and roughly 10cm long. Harvest daily to increase production and try to eat or preserve immediately to enjoy the best flavour.
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Janet Moore

Too early to comment yet, but most of the seeds were successful. The free cos lettuce seeds were very successful. Just as well I didn't plant the whole packet, thank you.

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Geoff D.

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Lynne G.

Looking healthy, in the hothouse ready to plant out soon

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Anonymous

Seeds are now seedlings and doing well. Thanks

How to Sow

Beans need a rich soil so it is best to add plenty of compost and organic matter to the soil prior to sowing. Beans do not transplant well so it is important to sow directly where they are to grow. For climbing beans it is best to train the plants up a trellis or stake to improve airflow and maximise exposure to sunlight. Sow once the risk of frost has ended and keep soil moist but not too wet as seeds can rot easily. Beans do not do well if left to try out so water regularly and mulch to maintain moisture levels.

How to Harvest

It is best to harvest beans once the pods are about the thickness of a pencil and roughly 10cm long. Harvest daily to increase production and try to eat or preserve immediately to enjoy the best flavour.

Common Name: CLIMBING BEAN - Blue Lake

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 40

Days to Harvest: 58 days

Watering: Medium

Plant Spacing: 15-30cm

Row Spacing: 40-60cm

Additional Features: Cuisine, Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Soil Builder, Vines and Climbers

Scientific Name: Phaseolus vulgaris

Germination Time: 7-10 days

Position/Sunlight: Full Sun

Plant Height: 1.5-2m

Cool/Mountain Sow: Oct-Dec

Arid Sow: Aug-Apr

Temperate Sow: Oct-Dec

Sub-Tropical Sow: Aug-Apr

Tropical Sow: Feb-Oct

5 reviews For CLIMBING BEAN - Blue Lake

Too early to comment yet, but most of the seeds were successful. The free cos lettuce seeds were very successful. Just as well I didn't plant the whole packet, thank you.