Blue Lake FM1K Pole Beans are a classic and highly productive heirloom style bean variety cherished by gardeners for their exceptional flavor, vigorous climbing growth, and dependable harvests. Known for their crisp tender pods and rich nutty taste, these beans are a longtime favorite in home gardens and kitchens alike.
This vigorous pole bean variety produces long smooth green pods on strong climbing vines that thrive when supported by trellises, poles, or fencing. Their vertical growth habit makes them an excellent choice for maximizing garden space while producing continuous harvests throughout the growing season.
Blue Lake FM1K beans are prized for their outstanding texture and versatility in the kitchen. Their crunchy tender pods are delicious fresh, steamed, sautéed, canned, frozen, or incorporated into soups, casseroles, and stir fry dishes. The rich traditional bean flavor makes them ideal for both simple side dishes and hearty family meals.
Easy to grow and highly rewarding, these beans thrive in full sunlight and fertile well-drained soil with regular watering. Gardeners appreciate their reliable productivity, fast growth, and long harvest window, making them an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced growers.
Plant Blue Lake FM1K Pole Beans in your garden and enjoy an abundant season of fresh flavorful beans that bring both beauty and delicious harvests to the table.
Blue Lake FM1K Pole Bean Seed Details
- Quantity: 50 Seeds
- Seed Planting Depth: 1.5"
- Germination Temperature: 75°F
- Days to Germination: 7–10 Days
- Row Spacing: 36"
- Plant Spacing: 6"
- 100' Row Yield: 24 lb
- Sun Requirements: Full Sun
- Harvest Time: Approximately 57 Days
How to Save Blue Lake FM1K Pole Bean Seeds
Beans are primarily self-pollinating, though occasional cross-pollination may occur. As a precaution when saving seeds, separate different bean varieties by approximately 150 feet whenever possible.
Allow bean pods to fully mature and dry completely on the vine before harvesting. Once harvested, spread the pods out in a dry well-ventilated area for approximately one additional week to cure thoroughly.
After curing, shell the beans from the pods and discard any damaged material or debris. Store the fully dried seeds in a cool dry location for future planting seasons.
