Bean Seeds (Organic) - Blue Lake 274

Organic, High-Yielding, Stringless Bush Beans for Fresh Eating and Preservation
Blue Lake 274 is an organic, bush-type bean variety renowned for its high yield, tender texture, and excellent flavor. These stringless beans are perfect for gardeners looking for a productive crop of fresh, crisp beans that are easy to prepare. Blue Lake 274 is versatile, ideal for fresh consumption, canning, or freezing, and grows well in a variety of garden settings, from small beds to large plots.

Key Benefits

• Stringless Pods: Offers stringless, tender pods that are easy to harvest, cook, and enjoy.
• Delicious Flavor: The beans have a rich, sweet flavor, making them perfect for stir-fries, salads, or simply steamed as a side dish.
• High Yield: Blue Lake 274 produces a prolific harvest, ensuring you have plenty for fresh eating, freezing, or canning.
• Organic: Grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, making it a healthy choice for both your garden and your table.
• Disease Resistance: Known for its good resistance to common bean diseases, such as rust and blight, leading to healthy, vigorous plants.

Planting Instructions

Planting Season

• Spring: Direct sow seeds outdoors after the last frost, once soil temperatures are consistently above 65°F (18°C).
• Successive Planting: For a continuous harvest, plant seeds every 2-3 weeks throughout the growing season, depending on your climate.

Planting Details

• Depth: Plant seeds 1-1.5 inches deep in well-draining, fertile soil.
• Spacing: Space seeds 2-3 inches apart within rows, with rows spaced 18-24 inches apart for proper air circulation and growth.
• Light: Prefers full sun, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day to thrive and produce high-quality beans.

Watering and Care

• Water Needs: Beans require regular watering, especially when the plants are producing flowers and pods. Water deeply, ensuring soil stays consistently moist but not waterlogged.
• Fertilizer: Beans naturally fix nitrogen in the soil, so they don't need much additional fertilization. Use organic compost or a balanced fertilizer at planting to encourage strong growth.
• Weeding: Keep the area around the beans weed-free, as weeds can compete for nutrients and water. Be gentle when weeding to avoid damaging the shallow root system.
• Mulching: Apply a layer of mulch to help conserve moisture, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds, particularly in hot, dry climates.

Harvesting

• When to Harvest: Pods are ready for harvest when they are fully developed but still tender. For fresh eating, harvest when the beans inside the pods are plump but the pods are still green.
• How to Harvest: Gently snap the pods from the plant by hand or use shears to cut them off. For dried beans, allow the pods to dry on the vine before harvesting.

Perfect For

• Fresh Eating: Ideal for fresh beans in salads, stir-fries, or as a side dish. Their tender texture and sweet flavor make them a favorite in many recipes.
• Canning and Freezing: Blue Lake 274 beans freeze and can beautifully, so you can preserve your harvest for year-round use.
• Organic Gardens: Perfect for gardeners who prefer growing without synthetic chemicals or pesticides, supporting a more sustainable gardening practice.
• Small to Medium Gardens: Suitable for various garden sizes, including raised beds, small garden plots, or containers.

Coverage

• Packet: Covers up to 10-15 square feet, providing ample space for a bountiful harvest of delicious, organic beans.

Grow Organic, Flavorful Beans with Blue Lake 274

With Blue Lake 274 organic bush beans, you can enjoy a plentiful, stringless harvest of tender, sweet beans perfect for fresh use, canning, or freezing. A high-yielding, disease-resistant variety, it's ideal for organic gardeners looking to grow delicious beans with ease.

Order your organic Blue Lake 274 Bean seeds today and enjoy a healthy, bountiful harvest in your garden!