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Blue Lake 274

Open-Pollinated · Heirloom

Green BeanPhaseolus vulgaris

Blue Lake 274 is an open-pollinated bush green bean grown for its six-inch, white-seeded pods, offering crisp texture, prolific yields, and a compact habit suited to small gardens.

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Distinguishing Traits

Blue Lake 274 produces plump, straight, tender dark green pods about six inches long, each holding white seeds. The bush yields prolifically over a long harvest season rather than in a single flush. At about sixteen inches tall, it grows as a classic, high-yielding bush type rather than a climbing pole bean.

Uses

Blue Lake 274 pods are grown for canning, freezing, fresh markets, and home gardens alike. Their crisp, tender texture suits them equally to fresh eating at the table, freezing for later use, or canning for longer storage.

Performance

Blue Lake 274 is an open-pollinated heirloom that reaches maturity in 58 days. It shows tolerance to Bean Common Mosaic Virus, including the New York 15 strain, meaning plants can continue cropping despite exposure to this common viral disease. Its compact bush habit also suits smaller garden beds or container growing where space is limited.

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