BLUE LAKE POLE
Best climbing variety for home gardeners who enjoy canning fresh harvests.
Discover the classic Blue Lake Pole Bean, a vigorous climber that has a rich history in Oregon's canning industry. Growing up to 7 feet tall, these beans produce straight, dark green pods ideal for preserving. They offer a tender, meaty texture and a hearty, fresh flavor. As a nitrogen-fixing legume, they also contribute to soil enrichment for future plantings. These open-pollinated, annual vegetable seeds are a dependable choice for abundant harvests of delicious green beans, thriving in full sun and suitable for spring planting.
$4.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
270
/ 5876
#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-53%
Below average
Days to maturity
75
/ days
Who it's for
- Urban gardeners maximizing limited planting space
- Home cooks prioritizing traditional flavor and preservation
- Families wanting a steady supply of fresh beans
Who should skip it
- Gardeners avoiding extra construction or setup labor
- Impatient growers seeking the fastest possible harvest
- People with small, windy, or height-restricted garden plots
Performance breakdown
Yield Potential
Vigorous climbing habit ensures a heavy harvest of straight green pods.
Canning Suitability
The gold standard for home preservation with a firm, meaty texture.
Disease Resistance
Built-in protection against Bean Mosaic Virus keeps plants healthy and productive.
Soil Enrichment
Nitrogen-fixing capabilities actively improve garden soil health for future planting cycles.
Ease of Cultivation
Dependable germination and low fertilizer needs make this ideal for gardeners.
Space Efficiency
Vertical growth maximizes harvest volume in smaller garden footprints.
Key Specs
Days to maturity
75 days
Soil Temperature for Germination
60–85°F
Seed Depth
1 inch
Seed Spacing
2–4 inches
Days to Emergence
8–16 days
Thin Plants to
4 inches
Row Spacing
18–36 inches
Fertilizer Needs
Low
Features
- Vigorous 7-foot climbing variety
- Straight, dark green pods
- Tender, meaty texture
- Resistant to Bean Mosaic Virus
- White seeds
- Excellent for canning
- Enriches soil with nitrogen
- High yielding potential
What customers say
Gardeners overwhelmingly favor the BLUE LAKE POLE bean seeds for their superior quality and exceptional productivity. Reviewers consistently highlight the sweet, tender flavor, making these beans ideal for fresh eating or preserving. A key theme is the prolific yield; plants produce abundantly throughout the entire season until frost arrives. This high output significantly enhances the perceived value. Furthermore, the seeds demonstrate excellent quality, showing high germination rates and vigorous growth. While pole beans require support structures, gardeners find this a worthwhile trade-off for the ease of picking and the outstanding quantity of harvest delivered by this reliable variety.
Know before you buy
These are vigorous climbers that reach a height of approximately 7 feet. You will need to provide a sturdy trellis, fence, or pole system to support their vertical growth.
Yes, Blue Lake Pole beans are a classic choice for canning. They are prized for their straight, dark green pods and meaty texture, which hold up exceptionally well during the preservation process.
No, these beans have low fertilizer needs. As nitrogen-fixing legumes, they naturally enrich the soil, making them an excellent choice for improving your garden beds for future plantings.
No, this variety is not recommended for containers. Because they grow up to 7 feet tall and require significant vertical support, they are best suited for in-ground planting.
You can expect to harvest your first beans approximately 75 days after planting. Ensure the soil temperature is between 60–85°F for the best germination results.
Yes, this variety is specifically noted for its resistance to Bean Mosaic Virus, which helps ensure a more reliable and healthy harvest throughout the season.
Still have a question?
Ask Hayley anything about this product before you decide.
Ready to buy?
$5