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Blue Lake OSU 274 Bush Bean

Blue Lake OSU 274 Bush Bean

$3.25 $0.00
    Open Pollinated.
    • 58 days. 
    • High yielding bush bean comparable in texture, quality,and tenderness to pole Blue Lakes types. 
    • One of the most delectable green beans. Pods are 5” to 6”, excellent fresh, frozen, canned or pickled. Extended harvest for a bush bean
    • Resistance: common mosaic.
    • Widely adapted, it is recommended by extension services from Texas to the Northwest. 
    • Can be planted in a variety of situations across the country.

    Planting Directions:  Direct sow in spring after frost danger has passed and soil temperature is a minimum of 60°, 70° is optimum. Plant 1”to 2” deep, 4-6” apart.  Plant in full sun. Plant in moderately fertile soil.  Keep soil moist until seed germinates, after that water moderately and regularly until harvest. Germination usually takes 7 to 14 days when properly tended.  After each picking water deep to prolong production. Plant several plantings in 3 week intervals to prolong the harvest period.

    More Info:  All  beans, Phaseolus vulgaris, are native to the new world and easy to grow. These include garden beans, kidney beans and runner beans.