Bean, Bush - Blue Lake (seeds)

Blue Lake Bush beans are a fantastic choice for home gardeners. 
 
Appearance and Characteristics
Blue Lake Bush beans are handsome, verdant green beans that grow to be about 5-7 inches in length. Their slender pods are marked by smooth little hills, which indicate the tasty beans within. The plant itself is a short, dense little bush with spade-shaped leaves. Beneath the foliage cover, you’ll find pretty, delicate flowers in both white and yellow.
 
Flavor and Versatility
These beans are well-known for their sweet flavor. Blue Lake Bush beans are excellent for both freezing and canning. They produce 5-inch long oval pods containing white seeds. As a heavy yielder, they keep well and remain stringless and tender over an extended period of time.
 
Growing Tips
Plant Blue Lake Bush beans in full sun and well-draining, fertile soil. Sow the seeds in spring once the soil is workable and warming up. Maintain a soil pH of 5.8-6.0. These beans benefit from phosphorus and potassium. Consider inoculating the seeds with Rhizobium bacteria before planting to enhance nitrogen availability. Space the seeds half an inch (1-2 cm) deep and three inches (8 cm) apart. Keep the plants moderately moist after germination. Companion planting with cilantro, dill, or rosemary can help prevent common pests.
 
Harvesting
Harvest Blue Lake Bush beans when they are firm, deeply colored, and snap when bent.
 
Whether you enjoy them fresh, canned, or frozen, these beans are a delightful addition to your garden and kitchen!