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Bean - Blue Lake Bush
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CA$3.90
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9.3
CA$3.90 - CA$9.30
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Approximately 2-4 seeds per gram.
Phaseolus vulgaris
Lot# BB23001
Blue Lake bush bean is an old time favorite that is dependable and produces delicious tasting beans. Plants are compact bushes around 40-45 cm (16-18") tall with a spread that averages 30-40 cm (12-16”) wide. The pods are plump, tender, string-less and dark green and are about 14-16 cm (5½-6½") long. They are ideal for table use, freezing and canning as they retain their flavor when processed. Never sow white seeded beans too early. White bean seeds transmit water too fast, cracking the cotyledons which reduces seed vigor and germination whereas darker colored bean seeds can regulate water uptake in cool, wet soils, preventing the cracking of the cotyledons.
Phaseolus vulgaris
Lot# BB23001
Blue Lake bush bean is an old time favorite that is dependable and produces delicious tasting beans. Plants are compact bushes around 40-45 cm (16-18") tall with a spread that averages 30-40 cm (12-16”) wide. The pods are plump, tender, string-less and dark green and are about 14-16 cm (5½-6½") long. They are ideal for table use, freezing and canning as they retain their flavor when processed. Never sow white seeded beans too early. White bean seeds transmit water too fast, cracking the cotyledons which reduces seed vigor and germination whereas darker colored bean seeds can regulate water uptake in cool, wet soils, preventing the cracking of the cotyledons.
Planting Instructions:
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Additional Information
Avoid planting in soil that stays consistently damp or wet. We generally plant 3-4 rows at a time and space out rows at 20-25 cm (8-10”) apart. It is perfect because most people can reach across that width. You can grow 3-4 times the amount of heirloom beans in the same space, you reduce the amount of area for weeds, and you'll save on water. Beans typically need warm soil of 18°C ( 65°F) or higher. Grows best in full sun with well watered soil. Regular harvesting of the young pods will ensure a greater yield. Pick frequently for maximum yields, but avoid disturbing foliage in wet weather to prevent spread of fungal diseases. White-seeded beans usually don’t germinate as well as dark-seeded. |