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Blue Lake 274 Bush Bean Seeds
Best choice for home gardeners seeking reliable, high-yield container harvests.
Experience the exceptional taste of homegrown snap beans with Blue Lake 274 Bush Bean Seeds. This heirloom variety offers a substantial, simultaneous harvest of 6-inch, stringless pods from compact plants reaching 16 to 18 inches tall. Renowned for their excellent flavor, these beans are perfect for freezing and superior to store-bought options. Ready in about 58 days, they are also well-suited for container gardening and possess resistance to common bean mosaic viruses, making them a reliable choice for your vegetable garden.
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Price vs Category Average
-72%
Below average
Is Organic
false
/ false
Who it's for
- Busy growers needing a quick, high-volume harvest
- Urban gardeners with limited space or containers
- Home cooks prioritizing classic flavor and preservation
Who should skip it
- Casual gardeners unable to commit to daily harvesting
- Gardeners seeking a continuous, low-maintenance supply
- Growers in humid climates prone to fungal issues
Performance breakdown
Harvest Efficiency
Simultaneous pod ripening makes for a highly productive, streamlined harvest window.
Container Suitability
Compact growth habit thrives in small pots and urban garden spaces.
Disease Resilience
Strong resistance to mosaic viruses ensures a reliable, low-maintenance growing season.
Culinary Versatility
Stringless texture and excellent flavor profile excel in both fresh and frozen.
Growth Speed
Fifty-eight days to maturity offers a quick turnaround for seasonal planting.
Heirloom Reliability
Classic variety delivers consistent, high-quality yields that outperform modern supermarket alternatives.
Key Specs
Is Organic
false
Days to Maturity
58 days
Planting Season
Spring, Summer
Seed Form
Loose Seeds
Variety Type
Heirloom
Container Friendly
true
Seed Count
Approximately 48 seeds
Plant Height
16"–18" tall
Features
- Produces a large, simultaneous crop
- Compact, bushy plants under 18 inches
- Stringless beans when picked young
- Excellent flavor, ideal for freezing
- Great for container gardening
- Resistant to common bean mosaic viruses
- Heirloom variety with superior taste
- High yield potential
What customers say
Gardeners highly value these Blue Lake 274 seeds for their outstanding reliability and superior harvest quality. Users frequently note near perfect germination, establishing them as a dependable option for all skill levels. The resulting beans are consistently described as abundant, tender, and notably flavorful compared to commercial options. This dependable performance and excellent yield confirm the seeds offer significant value for home vegetable gardening success.
Know before you buy
Yes, these are excellent for container gardening. Because the plants stay compact at 16 to 18 inches tall, they thrive in pots as long as the container has adequate drainage and receives full sun.
You can expect to harvest your first crop approximately 58 days after planting. Since this variety produces a simultaneous harvest, you will get a large amount of beans ready to pick at the same time.
Blue Lake 274 beans are stringless when picked young. To ensure the best texture and flavor, harvest the 6-inch pods promptly before they become overly mature.
Yes, this variety is specifically bred for resistance to common bean mosaic viruses and NY15 mosaic virus, which helps make them a reliable and productive choice for home gardens.
Plant the seeds 1 inch deep and space them 4 inches apart. If you are planting multiple rows, keep the rows 24 inches apart to ensure the plants have enough airflow and room to grow.
They are excellent for freezing. Their superior flavor and firm texture hold up well after being blanched and frozen, allowing you to enjoy your harvest long after the growing season ends.
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