Blue Lake Bush Bean Seeds for Planting | Heirloom Snap Beans

Blue Lake Bush Bean Seeds for Planting, Heirloom Green Snap Beans for Compact Gardens and Canning

$18.35

Size 18 g Package 30 g 4 oz 1 lb 5 lb 25 lb

Blue Lake bush bean seeds grow compact, upright plants that put green snap beans within reach in containers, raised beds and garden plots. Their bush habit generally needs no trellis, making it easier to grow beans where space is limited.

This non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom produces tender, dark green pods for fresh meals, canning and freezing. Pods tend to develop together, which makes gathering a batch for preserving more convenient.

Direct sow in a sunny spot once soil temperatures are reliably above 60°F. Plant 1 inch deep, space plants 4–6 inches apart and allow 18–24 inches between rows. Keep the soil evenly moist without waterlogging it, and water at the base of the plants.

Features

Compact bush plants generally grow without a trellis or pole.
Tender green snap pods suit fresh eating, canning and freezing.
Non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom variety.
Suitable for containers, garden plots, raised beds and greenhouses.
Direct sowing avoids the root disturbance associated with transplanting.

Specifications

Plant species: Phaseolus vulgaris
Plant habit: Upright bush
Crop life cycle: Annual; not intended to overwinter
Days to maturity: 50–65 days
Days to germination: 5–10 days
Seeding depth: 1 inch
Plant spacing: 4–6 inches
Row spacing: 18–24 inches
Plant height: 12–24 inches
Plant width: 12–18 inches
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining, nutrient-rich loam; pH 6.0–6.8
Direct-sowing soil temperature: Reliably above 60°F
Package sizes: 18 g Package; 30 g; 4 oz; 1 lb; 5 lb; 25 lb

Frequently Asked Questions

Do these bush beans need a trellis?

Blue Lake bush beans generally do not need a trellis or pole. Their compact, upright growth suits containers and smaller garden spaces.

Should I start these bean seeds indoors?

Direct sow these bean seeds rather than starting them indoors. Beans grow best without root disturbance; sow 1 inch deep when soil temperatures are reliably above 60°F.

Can I grow these beans in a raised bed or container?

Yes, Blue Lake bush beans are suitable for raised beds and containers. Choose full sun and well-draining soil, and allow 4–6 inches between plants.

Are the harvested beans suitable for preserving?

Yes, Blue Lake snap beans are suitable for canning and freezing as well as fresh eating. Their tendency to bear together makes collecting a batch for preserving convenient.