Pole Bean, Snap Bean (String, Green or French Bean) 'Blue Lake Pole'

Phaseolusvulgaris

Family
Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Phaseolus (FAZ-ee-oh-lus)
Species
vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss)
Synonym
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Sun Exposure
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Other Details
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
White/Near White
Soil pH requirements
Seed Type
Growth Habit
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Days to Maturity
Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Danbury, Connecticut

Hampton, Illinois

Washington, Iowa

Benton, Kentucky

Bethelridge, Kentucky

Saint Louis, Missouri

Selma, Oregon

Conroe, Texas

Freeport, Texas

Spokane, Washington

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Selma, OR | January 2009 | positive

This is the best tasting string bean I've ever grown. Have had no insect pests or disease on these vines. They bear until I'm heartily ...Read More

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Hampton, IL (Zone 5a) | June 2005 | positive

I like to plant this bean near a trellis and grow it up as a screen. The beans are really good and just a few hills provide a nice amoun...Read More

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | April 2004 | positive

Easy to grow in West KY. A long time favorite here.

Few strings and tender beans make this a great variety for the home canner.

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Midlothian, VA | June 2003 | neutral

I live in Virginia and grow organically. I have had fairly good success with pole beans until Japanese Beetles descend upon the tasty lea...Read More

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| March 2003 | positive

Dependable, early, productive green pole bean. Great tasting and tender. Fine as a fresh, canning or freezing bean. White seeds. There...Read More

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