Blue Lake, Heirloom Pole Bean Seeds

Blue Lake Pole Bean — The Oregon Canning Classic That Made the Willamette Valley Famous

Blue Lake Pole Bean made the Willamette Valley of Oregon famous for canning beans in the 1960s and 1970s — and it has been a benchmark for reliability, disease resistance, flavor, and high yields ever since. Vigorous 7-foot vines produce bright green, stringless pods up to 6–7 inches long with a meaty flavor and tender-crisp texture that make it excellent for canning, freezing, or eating fresh. Gather the beans at their peak for the heartiest, freshest flavor. 75 days.

Why Grow Blue Lake Pole?

• Made the Willamette Valley famous for canning beans — a genuine Oregon heirloom classic
• Bright green, stringless pods — 6–7 inches, meaty flavor and tender-crisp texture
• Disease resistant — reliable and productive across diverse conditions
• Vigorous 7-foot vines — high yields through the season
• Excellent for canning, freezing & fresh eating — the all-purpose bean
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Direct sow outdoors after last frost when soil has warmed to at least 60°F. Provide a trellis or support for 7-foot vines before planting. Sow seeds 1 inch deep, 4–6 inches apart, in rows 24–30 inches apart. Water consistently. Harvest at 6–7 inches for best flavor and texture. Pick frequently — regular harvesting keeps vines productive all season.

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