Blue Lake Pole is an early maturing stringless bean with a mild flavor. Their enjoyable 15 cm (6") long, straight-podded beans are tender, meaty, and great for processing. The small seeds that populate the pods keep them round and smooth.
SKU: 142153
Growing Information
Days to Germination:
6 to 14 days
Days to Maturity:
60 to 70 days
Growing Height:
2 m (6.5')
Key Features
Product Weight: Approximately 45-50 seeds
Flavor: Stringless, firm, plump pods with traditional bean flavor
Preparation Ideas: Rinse beans under water. Dry and cut off both ends of beans. Snip beans into 1" pieces. Place beans into large frying pan and add enough water to cover beans. Bring water to boil. Reduce heat, cover the pan and simmer beans until fork tender. Drain beans and add butter, salt and pepper and any other spices you desire.
Sow seeds when the soil is warm and all danger of frost is past. Pick early and often to encourage production. Sow every 2 weeks until 8 weeks before fall frost.
Planting Depth: 2.5 cm (1")
Seed Spacing: 10 cm (4")
Plantling Spacing: 15 cm (6")
Row Spacing: 60 cm (24")
Suggestions
Repeat plantings every two weeks to extend the harvest season of fresh beans.