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Bean Seeds - Pole - Blue Lake FM1K

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Blue Lake FM1K Pole Beans are a vigorous heirloom variety prized for their long, tender pods and rich, classic flavor. These climbing beans offer continuous harvests through the summer and are perfect for fresh eating, canning, or freezing.

Why You’ll Love It

Heavy Producer: Vigorous vines yield loads of long, stringless pods over an extended season.

Superior Flavor: Crisp, sweet, and full of classic green bean taste — perfect for home gardeners and market growers.

Great for Preservation: Maintains texture and flavor when canned or frozen.

Climbing Habit: Saves garden space by growing vertically — ideal for trellises, fences, or poles.



Plant Characteristics

Height: 6–8 feet (requires support)

Growth Habit: Tall, climbing vines with dense foliage

Pod Type: Slender, straight, medium-green pods, 6–7 inches long

Days to Maturity: 65–75 days

Hardiness: Warm-season annual



Flavor and Culinary Uses

Flavor: Classic green bean flavor — sweet, crisp, and tender when harvested young

Culinary Uses: Excellent for steaming, sautéing, stir-fries, canning, pickling, or freezing



Companion Planting Tips

Good Companions: Corn, cucumbers, radishes, and carrots

Avoid Planting Near: Onions, garlic, or fennel

Bonus Benefit: Grows vertically, freeing up bed space for more low-growing crops



Common Issues and Solutions

Poor Pollination or Low Yields: Ensure plenty of pollinator activity and avoid overcrowding

Aphids or Bean Beetles: Use neem oil, diatomaceous earth, or encourage beneficial insects

Weak Support: Use strong trellises or poles — vines grow quickly and need sturdy structure



Seeds Per Packet

10g Approximately 38
20g Approximatley 76

 

Bean Seeds - Pole - Blue Lake FM1K
Bean Seeds - Pole - Blue Lake FM1K
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