Blue Lake 274 Heirloom Bush Bean Seeds
Product Overview
Todd’s Seeds is excited to offer the Blue Lake 274 Heirloom Bush Bean Seeds, a classic favorite among bean enthusiasts. This heirloom variety is celebrated for its exceptional flavor, tender texture, and reliable production. The Blue Lake 274 produces straight, stringless beans that are perfect for canning, freezing, or fresh eating, making it a versatile choice for any home gardener.
Planting Instructions
– Sowing Time: Ideal for direct sowing after the last frost when the soil has warmed.
– Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0.
– Planting Depth: Sow seeds about 1 inch deep.
– Spacing: Plant seeds 3 inches apart in rows 18-24 inches apart.
– Germination: Usually occurs within 7-10 days at a temperature of 70°F.
Growth and Care
– Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, particularly during flowering and pod formation.
– Sunlight: Full sun is essential for the best growth and yield.
– Fertilizing: A light application of fertilizer at planting; additional feeding is typically not required.
– Harvesting: Harvest when pods are firm and snap easily, usually when they are about 6 inches long.
Health Benefits
The Blue Lake 274 Bean is not just a garden favorite but also a nutritious choice:
– Rich in Fiber: Aids in digestive health and supports cardiovascular health.
– Vitamins and Minerals: High in vitamins A, C, and K, and minerals such as iron and potassium.
– Antioxidants: Contains antioxidants beneficial for overall health.
– Low in Calories: An excellent addition to a healthy and balanced diet.
Delicious Recipe: Blue Lake 274 Bean Stir-Fry
Turn your harvest into a flavorful and healthy meal with this simple recipe.
Ingredients:
– 1 pound Blue Lake 274 beans, trimmed
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– 1 garlic clove, minced
– 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
– 1 tablespoon soy sauce
– Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add garlic and ginger, sautéing until aromatic.
3. Toss in the beans and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until they are crisp-tender.
4. Drizzle with soy sauce and toss to coat.
5. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve immediately.
With the Blue Lake 274 Heirloom Bush Bean Seeds from Todd’s Seeds, you’re all set to enjoy the classic flavors and bountiful harvests that make this bean a perennial garden favorite.
1 Packet: 15 g
1 Gram ~ 2-10 seeds
1 Pound ~ 1800 seeds
Greg T –
I planted a “Tom’s Seeds” garden this year. Everything (radishes, multiple leaf lettuce varieties, spinach, sugar snap peas, 2 beet varieties, onions, 3 corn varieties, and more) was excellent in terms of germination, healthy plants, and tasty produce, although I do not have corn yet to eat. Unfortunately, these particular beans had perhaps a 60 percent germination rate, and even my fill-in re-planting proved unsatisfactory. I can say that of the seeds that germinated, the plants were vibrant and very productive. The beans are stringless and very “beany” in flavor. My only complaint is that germination was disappointingly low. I mention the other seeds to give context, as I am not going to take the time to 5 star those purchases. Very happy with Tom’s Seeds and will order again. This particular batch was disappointing, and I will likely heavily seed next year with the remaining seeds that I purchased.
Enna Davis –
I only buy seeds from Todd’s. Best price, excellent seed quality and germination. I plant all my seeds in Jamaica where they bear in abundance. Kale, carrots, beans, cucumber,parsnip, turnip, beets, okra, broccoli and corn. I never had a bad crop of anything
Sue Miller –
I am very pleased with your vegetables seeds. I’m especially excited that it was shipped quickly.