Blue Lake 274
Common Bean · Snap
Phaseolus vulgaris
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Fabaceae (Pea family) · Genus: Phaseolus
About
Bush Snap. Bush form of famous Blue Lake pole bean. Delicious pods 6" long have white seeds.
Characteristics
Color
Green
Growth Habit
Bush
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Germination
6–16 days
at 60–95 °F
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Days to Maturity
50–65 days
Fruit Size
4–6.5 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
Not Recommended / Direct Sow Only
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Direct Sow (Spring)
0-2 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
8-10 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
0.25–1.5 in
Seed Spacing
2–4 in
Row Spacing
18–30 in
Thin To
4–6 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
60–85 °F
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Soil Temp
60–95 °F
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Air Temp
32–90 °F
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Planting and Care Instructions
SOW in average soil in full sun after danger of frost, spring to early summer. In rows 18-30" apart, sow seeds about 3" apart and cover with 1" of fine soil. Firm lightly and keep evenly moist. Seedlings emerge in 7-14 days. Thin to stand about 6" apart when seedlings are 1-2" tall.
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