Blue Shackamaxon Pole Bean Seeds

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Lenape Blue pole bean is a gorgeous and historically treasured heirloom variety believed to have originated with the Lenape tribe in the Philadelphia region prior to the 1800s. This rare but enduring bean variety is admired for its striking blue seeds, vigorous climbing vines, and exceptional productivity throughout the growing season.

The plants produce abundant 4 to 6 inch pods containing 6 to 7 beautifully colored beans per pod. Their vigorous pole bean growth habit sends long vines climbing upward while lush heart-shaped green leaves create a beautiful contrast against the vivid blue beans. Elegant lavender blossoms further enhance their ornamental appeal while attracting bees and beneficial pollinators to the garden.

Lenape Blue pole beans thrive in warm sunny conditions with fertile well-drained soil and benefit greatly from sturdy trellises or poles for support. Their strong growth, reliable yields, and low-maintenance nature make them an excellent choice for gardeners seeking both beauty and productivity from a historic heirloom bean variety.

Rare, beautiful, and deeply rooted in American agricultural history, Lenape Blue pole bean is a rewarding heirloom variety that brings both visual beauty and abundant harvests to the garden.

Lenape Blue Pole Bean Seed Details

• Quantity: 20 Seeds
• Plant Type: Heirloom Pole Bean
• Growth Habit: Vigorous Climbing Vines
• Pod Length: 4-6 Inches
• Beans Per Pod: 6-7 Beans
• Bean Color: Striking Blue
• Flower Color: Lavender
• Best Uses: Dry Beans, Fresh Shelling, Ornamental Gardening
• Seed Planting Depth: 1.5 Inches
• Germination Temperature: 75°F
• Days to Germination: 7-10 Days
• Row Spacing: 36 Inches
• Plant Spacing: 6 Inches
• 100' Row Yield: 24 Pounds
• Sun Requirements: Full Sun
• Harvest Time: Approximately 57 Days
• Special Features: Historic Heirloom, Beautiful Blue Beans, Pollinator Friendly, Heavy Producer

How to Save Seeds

Beans are primarily self-pollinating, though occasional crossing can occur between nearby varieties. If growing different bean colors together, observe harvested seeds carefully for signs of crossing.

For greater seed purity, separate varieties by approximately 150 feet whenever possible.

Allow pods to fully dry on the plants before harvesting. After harvest, spread pods out for an additional week of curing to ensure seeds are completely dry.

Once cured, shell the beans, remove debris, and store seeds in a cool dry location for future planting.