Ferry-Morse Bean Seeds - Bush Blue Lake 274
- Safe for bees
- Grows best in full sun
- 6-8 days to germination
- 55-60 days to maturity
The Blue Lake Bush Bean seeds will surely bring you branching bean bush plants that produce heavy yields of green bean pods. Blue Lake Green Bean pods have a similar appearance to the pole variety of Blue Lake beans. These bush green beans have 6.5" long rounded pods. These beans also boast disease resistance and are high in vitamins A, B and C! Thick skin helps them stay fresh longer while providing extra protection from disease. Plus, their high vitamin content makes them an incredibly nutritious addition to any meal.
Growing Information- Non Neonic: Safe for Bees
- Grows Best In: Full Sun
- Days to Germination: 6-8 Days
- Days to Maturity: 55-60 Days
- Best Container Size: 12"+
- Growing Height: 15-20"
- Water Needs: Average (1-2 in/week)
- Botanical Name: Phaseolus Vulgaris
- Flavor: Rich Garden Bean Taste
- Preparation Ideas: A great choice for canning or use as a side dish
- Plant Type: Vegetable
- Plant Lifecycle: Annual
- Pelleted Seed Count: 100-150
- Fill Weight: 38 gram
- Landscape Use: Edible Garden
- Growth Type: Bush
- Disease Resistance: Common Bean Mosaic
- Growing Seasons: Spring/Summer
- Harvest/Bloom Seasons: Spring/Summer
Sow Garden Bush Blue Lake 274 Beans seeds when the soil is warm and all danger of frost is past. Plant 2 seeds every 4". Soaking seeds overnight before planting will speed germination. Thin to 1 plant every 4" when the plants have 4 leaves. Pick early and often to encourage production. Sow every 2 weeks until 8 weeks before fall frost.
- Planting Depth: 1-1.5"
- Seed Spacing: Sow Garden Bush Blue Lake 274 Beans seeds roughly 4" apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 20" apart
Avoid working around beans when wet; this may spread diseases. When weeding, hoe gently because beans are shallow-rooted. Mulch plants only after thinning.
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