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Beans Blue Lake Climbing Vegetable Seeds

Price range: $10.99 through $79.99 AUD incl gst

Features
  • Classic climbing (pole) bean with vigorous growth and long harvest period.
  • High-yielding plants producing tender, stringless green pods.
  • Reliable USA heirloom variety suited to Australian growing conditions.
Product Specifications
  • No chemical treatment (untreated seeds).
  • Open-pollinated variety.
  • Non-GMO seeds.
  • Heirloom variety: Blue Lake Climbing Bean.
  • Botanical name: Phaseolus vulgaris.
  • Seeds per gram: Approx. 3–5.

Blue Lake Climbing Bean Seeds

Botanical Name: Phaseolus vulgaris

Blue Lake is a classic heirloom climbing bean prized for its long, tender, stringless pods and reliable harvests. Vigorous vines quickly cover trellises and fences, producing abundant crops throughout the growing season.

Key Attributes

Heirloom Variety

Open-pollinated favourite suitable for traditional seed saving.

Stringless Pods

Tender green beans with excellent flavour and texture.

Climbing Habit

Vigorous vines reaching approximately 1.8–2.5 metres with support.

Heavy Harvests

Produces abundant crops over an extended picking season.

Excellent for Freezing

Ideal for preserving and storing surplus harvests.

Reliable Summer Performer

Produces consistently in warm Australian growing conditions.

Product Description

Blue Lake Climbing Bean is one of the most widely grown pole bean varieties in the world. It combines excellent eating quality with strong garden performance, making it a reliable choice for home gardeners, market growers and seed savers.

The vigorous vines produce long, smooth, round pods that are crisp, tender and naturally stringless when harvested young. Regular picking encourages continuous flowering and helps maintain heavy production throughout summer and early autumn.

Unlike bush beans, Blue Lake grows vertically, allowing gardeners to maximise productivity from small growing spaces. Plants perform best when grown on a sturdy trellis, netting or fence where pods remain clean, easy to harvest and highly visible.

Why Grow Blue Lake?

  • Long, tender, stringless pods with excellent flavour.
  • Heavy harvests over an extended picking season.
  • Ideal for trellises, arches, fences and vertical gardens.
  • Suitable for fresh eating, steaming and stir-fries.
  • Excellent for freezing and preserving.
  • Open-pollinated heirloom variety suitable for seed saving.

Plant Details

Plant Type Warm-season annual vegetable
Growth Habit Climbing / Pole Bean
Plant Height 1.8–2.5 metres with support
Pod Type Long, round, stringless green pods
Days to Harvest 60–75 days

Sowing Information

Sowing Method Direct sow only
Sowing Depth 2–3 cm
Germination 7–14 days
Soil Temperature 18–24°C
Plant Spacing 15–20 cm
Row Spacing 75–100 cm
Position Full Sun

When to Sow Blue Lake Climbing Beans in Australia

Climate Zone Best Planting Time Growing Notes
Cool October – January Wait until frost danger has passed and soil has warmed.
Temperate September – March Plant into warm soil and provide sturdy support.
Subtropical August – April Succession sow every few weeks for continuous harvests.
Tropical April – August Best grown during the dry season with good airflow.
Arid August – March Provide regular irrigation and mulch heavily.

How to Grow Blue Lake Climbing Beans

Direct sow seeds into fertile, well-drained soil once temperatures have warmed and frost danger has passed. Beans dislike root disturbance and perform best when sown directly where they are to grow.

Install a trellis, netting, fence or climbing frame before sowing. This allows young plants to establish quickly and climb naturally as they grow. Keep soil evenly moist during germination, flowering and pod development.

Mulch around plants to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Avoid excessive nitrogen fertiliser, as beans naturally fix nitrogen and excessive leafy growth can reduce pod production.

Regular harvesting encourages continued flowering and helps maintain high yields throughout the season.

Harvest

Harvest pods when they are young, smooth and tender, typically around 12–15 cm long. Pick every few days during peak production to encourage new flowers and ongoing pod development. For the best eating quality, harvest before pods become overly mature.

Perfect For

  • Home vegetable gardens
  • Raised beds and backyard food gardens
  • Trellises, fences and vertical growing systems
  • Market gardens and small-scale growers
  • Fresh eating, steaming and stir-fries
  • Preserving and freezing
  • Open-pollinated seed saving

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall do Blue Lake Climbing Beans grow?

Plants commonly reach 1.8–2.5 metres when grown on a trellis, fence or other climbing support.

Do Blue Lake Beans need a trellis?

Yes. Blue Lake is a climbing bean variety and requires support for optimum growth and productivity.

Are Blue Lake Beans stringless?

Yes. When harvested young, Blue Lake produces tender, stringless pods with excellent flavour and texture.

Can I save seed from Blue Lake Beans?

Yes. Blue Lake is an open-pollinated heirloom variety suitable for seed saving.

Can Blue Lake Beans be grown in containers?

Yes. Use a large container, fertile potting mix and a strong climbing support for best results.

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