Garden Seeds
Bean Seeds - Pole - Blue Lake FM1K
by Sow Me Seeds · United States
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Blue Lake FM1K Pole Beans are a vigorous heirloom variety prized for their long, tender pods and rich, classic flavor. These climbing beans offer continuous harvests through the summer and are perfect for fresh eating, canning, or freezing.
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[split_description] Why You’ll Love It Heavy Producer: Vigorous vines yield loads of long, stringless pods over an extended season. Superior Flavor: Crisp, sweet, and full of classic green bean taste — perfect for home gardeners and market growers. Great for Preservation: Maintains texture and flavor when canned or frozen. Climbing Habit: Saves garden space by growing vertically — ideal for trellises, fences, or poles. Plant Characteristics Height: 6–8 feet (requires support) Growth Habit: Tall, climbing vines with dense foliage Pod Type: Slender, straight, medium-green pods, 6–7 inches long Days to Maturity: 65–75 days Hardiness: Warm-season annual Flavor and Culinary Uses Flavor: Classic green bean flavor — sweet, crisp, and tender when harvested young Culinary Uses: Excellent for steaming, sautéing, stir-fries, canning, pickling, or freezing Companion Planting Tips Good Companions: Corn, cucumbers, radishes, and carrots Avoid Planting Near: Onions, garlic, or fennel Bonus Benefit: Grows vertically, freeing up bed space for more low-growing crops Common Issues and Solutions Poor Pollination or Low Yields: Ensure plenty of pollinator activity and avoid overcrowding Aphids or Bean Beetles: Use neem oil, diatomaceous earth, or encourage beneficial insects Weak Support: Use strong trellises or poles — vines grow quickly and need sturdy structure Seeds Per Packet 10g Approximately 38 20g Approximatley 76