Grow Blue Lake Pole Bean Seeds, a classic climbing bean variety prized for its tender, stringless pods and rich garden flavor. Known for reliable production and long, crisp green beans, Blue Lake vines continue producing throughout the warm season, making it a favorite for fresh eating, steaming, and preserving.
These Non-GMO Blue Lake Pole Bean Seeds thrive on trellises, fences, or poles, using vertical space to maximize garden yields. Suitable for raised beds, containers with support, and traditional garden rows, this heat-loving bean delivers consistent harvests with minimal maintenance for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
Features
- Crisp, stringless green pole beans with classic flavor.
- High-yield climbing vines ideal for trellises and vertical growing.
- Continuous harvest throughout the warm season.
- Excellent for fresh eating, steaming, and preserving.
- Non-GMO, open-pollinated seed variety.
- Performs well in raised beds, containers, and garden soil.
- Great choice for maximizing small garden spaces.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Blue Lake Pole Bean
- Plant Type: Warm-season climbing bean
- Growth Habit: Vigorous vining plants requiring support
- Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Non-GMO
- Heirloom: Yes
- USDA Zones: Best in Zones 3–11 during warm season
- Growing Season: Late spring through summer
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Days to Maturity: 60–70 days
- Germination Temperature: 65°F–85°F (18°C–29°C)
- Plant Height: 6–10 feet on trellis or poles
- Plant Spacing: 4–6 inches apart at base of supports
- Soil Preference: Well-drained fertile soil
- Water Requirement: Moderate consistent moisture
- Support Needed: Yes, poles, trellis, fence, or netting
- Growth Advantage: Vertical growth maximizes yield in limited spaces
Planting Guide
- Direct sow seeds outdoors after frost when soil warms.
- Plant seeds 1–1.5 inches deep at the base of a trellis or pole.
- Space seeds 4–6 inches apart in rows or circles around supports.
- Choose full sun for best pod production and flavor.
- Water consistently to maintain soil moisture without oversaturation.
- Train vines onto poles, fencing, or trellis as they grow.
- Harvest beans when young, crisp, and fully formed.
- Pick regularly to encourage continuous production.
- Avoid overcrowding to maintain airflow and maximize yields.