Blue Lake Pole Bean Seeds

One of the most celebrated snap beans ever introduced and has set the standard for flavor, tenderness, and productivity for generations of gardeners. Originally developed in the fertile Blue Lake region of California, this vigorous heirloom pole bean produces long, straight, dark green, stringless pods with exceptional sweetness and crisp texture. The vigorous climbing vines yield continuously from midsummer until frost, making Blue Lake Pole Bean one of the finest choices for fresh eating, freezing, canning, and market gardening.

Flavor Profile

Blue Lake Pole Beans are renowned for their sweet, rich garden flavor and crisp, juicy texture. The smooth, round pods remain completely stringless and tender even as they reach full harvesting size. Their delicate sweetness and fresh taste make them equally delicious raw, steamed, sautéed, grilled, or preserved.

Blue Lake is widely regarded as one of the finest bean varieties for freezing because it retains its exceptional flavor, crisp texture, and rich green color after preservation.

Growing Information

Sow seeds directly outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures reach at least 60°F. Plant seeds 1 inch deep and 4–6 inches apart at the base of sturdy poles, trellises, fences, or bean teepees. Water consistently during flowering and pod production. Frequent harvesting encourages continuous flowering and abundant harvests until the first frost.

Harvest & Storage

Harvest pods when they are approximately 5½ to 7 inches long while still smooth, dark green, and slender. Pick every few days for peak tenderness and continued production. Fresh beans refrigerate well for about one week and are considered one of the very best varieties for freezing and pressure canning.

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