Beans Climbing Blue Lake Vegetable Seeds

Blue Lake Climbing Bean Seeds

Botanical Name: Phaseolus vulgaris

• Reliable heirloom climbing bean producing high yields of tender, stringless green pods.
• Vigorous pole bean ideal for trellises, fences, and vertical growing systems.
• Excellent flavour and texture—perfect for fresh eating, cooking, or freezing.

Product Description

Blue Lake Climbing Beans are a classic and highly productive pole bean variety, widely grown for their long, straight, stringless pods and dependable performance. This variety produces vigorous climbing vines that can reach up to 2–2.5 metres when supported, making it ideal for vertical growing in home gardens, raised beds, and market gardens.

The pods are smooth, round, and crisp with excellent flavour, suitable for fresh use, steaming, stir-fries, and freezing. Regular harvesting encourages continuous production over an extended growing period, making Blue Lake one of the most reliable green bean varieties for consistent yields.

Well suited to Australian growing conditions, Blue Lake beans perform best in warm weather with full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. As a legume, they naturally fix nitrogen in the soil, improving soil health while producing abundant crops.

Plant Details

• Plant Type: Warm season annual
• Growth Habit: Climbing (pole bean)
• Plant Height: 1.8–2.5 metres (with support)
• Days to Harvest: 50–60 days

Sowing Information

• Germination Time: 7–10 days
• Soil Temperature: 18–24°C minimum
• Sowing Depth: 2–3 cm
• Spacing: 8–10 cm between plants
• Row Spacing: 50–60 cm
• Position: Full sun
• Sow Method: Direct sow only

Growing Tips

• Sow only after frost risk has passed and soil has warmed—cold soil reduces germination.
• Provide a strong trellis, fence, or A-frame before planting to support climbing growth.
• Water consistently during flowering and pod development for best yields.
• Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers, as beans produce their own nitrogen.
• Mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
• Harvest regularly to encourage continuous pod production.

Harvest

Harvest when pods are young, smooth, and snap cleanly—typically 12–15 cm long. Regular picking every few days will keep plants producing over a longer period. Avoid allowing pods to fully mature on the vine, as this reduces further yield.

When to Sow Blue Lake Beans in Australia