Pole Bean 'Blue Lake'
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Exceptional performance and versatility
Seeds of Climbing Beans 'Blue Lake' (Phaseolus vulgaris), offered by Semences OSC.
'Blue Lake' pole bean plants produce dark green, stringless pods that are 6 inches long. Fleshy, tender and medium-sized, these pods are excellent fresh, but they shine especially for freezing and canning. A must-have for any gardener!
Plant height: Up to 2 m
Quantity per packet: Approximately 80 to 100 seeds
Days to harvest: 55-60 days
Degree of difficulty: Easy
Frost Tolerance: Killed by Frost
Companion plants: Corn, squash, carrots
Enemy plants: Beets, leeks
Plant Type: Annual Vegetable
Cultivation method:
Pole beans require structures such as trellises, open-mesh fences, netting or bamboo teepees to grow vertically. Be sure to anchor these structures securely to prevent collapse. Plant seeds in light, well-drained, organic soil with a pH of 6.5, 1 inch deep and 3 inches apart. Space rows 18 to 28 inches apart. Maintain regular irrigation, especially during drought. Pods begin to form soon after flowering.
