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Blue Lake Beans organic heirloom

€2,40 EUR
15

Blue Lake Beans are a heirloom pole beans variety from the United States.  The plants produce large yields of straight and smooth pods setting all along the vine. Each pod measures about 6", Beans are dark green, string-less, firm, and straight. with a crisp tender texture and a sweet and mild flavour. These beans are considered a gourmet beans and are great in salads, steamed or stir-fried. They can also be used for preserving.

 

Scientific Name: Phaseolus vulgaris

Plant Life Cycle: annual

Optimal Germination Temperature: 16C

Germination time in days: 4-10 days

Indicative Days to maturity: 65 days

Sunlight: Full sun

Soil requirement: Average, well-drained soil.

Sowing and cultivation: Start indoors 2-3 weeks before last frost. or Sow outdoors from May to July 2.5 cm deep and 7-10 cm apart around poles, trellis, or fence when danger of frost has passed and soil temperature is over 16C. A strong, sturdy trellis such as a fence panel to support the plant foliage is recommended.