Bean – Blue Lake #274 Bush

Phoseolus vulgaris
Open Pollinated
Bush type variation of the famous Blue Lake Pole, which has been considered the best pole bean ever offered in the world, Blue Lake Bush #274 was introduced in 1962, it combined great flavor and production of the original on an easy to manage 15-18 inch upright bush type plant. It quickly then became the most widely grown bush bean variety in the US and has so remained for over 40 years. It features a lush green upright bush plant that produces in abundance 5 to 5 1/2 inch long stringless jade green pods with white seeds. Productive with exceptional sweet flavor. When cooked the beans retain their firmness over a long period. If harvested on a regular basis it will continue to yield a heavy crop over the entire season. Best used fresh, it is also exceptional frozen or canned. Resistant to Bean Mosiac Virus. It adapts to a wide range of climates. Easy and trouble free even for one new to gardening. A wonderful variety to add to your garden.
Sowing: Plant in full sun outdoors in spring after all danger of frost and soil is warm. Sow seeds 1-1 1/2 inch deep in moist well drained soil, placing seed on it’s side. Keep seed bed moderately moist during germination.If started indoors first, transplant when 2-3 inches in height. Soaking 1-2 hours before planting speeds germination.
Germination: 6-8 days Spacing: Space plants 2-3 inches apart. Space rows 24-26 inches apart Height: 15-18 inches Days to maturity: 50-60 daysInformation: For best harvest, keep sowing for 3 week intervals until late spring. For fall crops begin in late summer and continue until a month or so before first frost date.
Light: Full sun