


Blue Lake FM1K - Pole Bean Seeds
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Blue Lake FM1K is the pole version of the classic canning bean—vigorous vines climb 6–7 feet and set long, round, stringless pods with true “beany” sweetness. Selected from the old Blue Lake line, this strain holds its snap and color in the jar and tastes just as good fresh. Pods run about 6–7 inches, uniform and slow to bulge—perfect for crisp dilly beans, blanch-and-freeze packs, or quick sautés. Pick every couple of days to keep vines loaded and production steady. Give a sturdy trellis, sow after frost in warm soil, and water consistently for straight, tender pods. Open-pollinated and dependable, it fixes nitrogen as it grows—quietly feeding the soil while it fills the pantry
Start seed outdoors after danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. Inoculating seed with nitrogen-fixing bacteria may improve yields where beans have not been grown before. Optimum soil temperature for germination is 65–75°F. Wait until both air and soil have warmed in spring, as seeds planted in cold soil may germinate slowly or rot. Provide a trellis or other support before planting. Pole beans produce over a long season, and frequent picking encourages continued harvest. In longer-season areas, they may also be planted in midsummer for a fall crop.
Scientific name: phaseolus vulgaris
Days to maturity: 66
Seed depth: 1"
Days to sprout: 5-10
Plant spacing: 2"
Row spacing: 24-30"
Light requirements: sunny
Plant height: 5-8'
Life cycle: annual
Frost hardy: no
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Great looking beans come up in 3 days looking forward to eat them up
We gathered as many pots as we could and filled with dirt, potting soil and something else and we started planting. We learned a lot this season!
Thank you, Linda, for sharing your gardening journey with us! It's wonderful to hear that you experimented with different soil combinations. Gardening is all about learning and growing, and we're thrilled that you're gaining valuable insights in your first season. Keep up the fantastic work, and here's to more successful gardening seasons ahead!


