Blue Lake Pole Bean Seeds for Trellis Gardens

Blue Lake Pole Bean Seeds, Non-GMO Heirloom Snap Beans for Trellises, Containers, Raised Beds and Fresh Garden Harvests

$19.47

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

Blue Lake Pole Bean Seeds grow into vigorous vining plants that produce tender green snap pods for fresh eating, canning, freezing, salads, stir-fries and casseroles. The pole habit makes trellis support useful for vertical garden space, while the variety is suitable for containers, garden plots, raised beds and greenhouses.

These annual bean seeds are direct-sown after soil temperatures are reliably above 60°F. Plants prefer full sun, well-draining loamy soil and consistent moisture without saturated roots. Pods are commonly harvested young and tender at about 6–7 inches long, with maturity listed at approximately 65 days.

Features

Blue Lake FM1K pole bean variety
Green, smooth and sweet snap pods
Non-GMO, open-pollinated and heirloom
Vining growth habit for trellis or pole support
Suitable for containers, garden plots, raised beds and greenhouses
Listed resistance to Bean Common Mosaic Virus races 1 and 15
Direct sowing recommended
Harvest for fresh eating, preserving, canning, freezing, casseroles, stir-fries and salads

Specifications

Product type: Vegetable Seeds
Botanical name: Phaseolus vulgaris
Bean type: Pole snap bean
Days to maturity: 65
Days to germination: 5–10
Plant spacing: 4–6 inches
Row spacing: 18–36 inches
Plant height: 60–96 inches
Plant width: 18 inches
Light: Full sun
Temperature preference: 70–85°F
Hardiness zones: 3–9
Seed depth: 1 inch
Available sizes: 18g Packet; 30g Packet; 4 oz; 1 lb; 5 lb; 25 lb

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these pole or bush bean seeds?

These are pole bean seeds with a vining growth habit, so provide a trellis, pole or other support as the seedlings begin to climb.

When should Blue Lake Pole beans be harvested?

Harvest the snap pods when they are young and tender, commonly around 6–7 inches long and before the seeds fully develop.

Can these bean seeds be grown in containers?

Yes. The source lists containers as a suitable garden size; use a container with appropriate support for the vining plants.

How should these seeds be started?

Direct sow about 1 inch deep after soil temperatures are reliably above 60°F; starting indoors is listed as not recommended because beans perform best without root disturbance.