French Beans 'Blue Lake'

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Legume

French Beans 'Blue Lake' is a high-yielding and vigorous variety known for its tender, stringless pods. Perfect for growing in gardens, allotments, or large containers, it provides a bountiful harvest of tasty and nutritious beans for cooking, salads, and fresh eating.

Harvest Time: 6-8 Weeks

Sweet, Crisp Flavour

Easy To Grow

Slender and Tender Pods

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French Beans 'Blue Lake' is a popular variety known for its high yield and vigorous growth. It produces tender, stringless pods, perfect for cooking, salads, and fresh eating. This variety is ideal for growing in gardens, allotments, or large containers, ensuring a bountiful harvest.

Grows best in full sun
Ideal for gardens, allotments, and large containers
Produces tender, stringless pods
High-yielding and vigorous growth

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Packs: Get large, ready-to-plant French bean plants. These plants are pre-grown and ready to be planted directly into your garden or containers. Pre-fed and watered for healthier plants from the start.

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What You Need To Know About “French Beans 'Blue Lake'”

Plant Information

How To Plant

Plant Care

French Beans 'Blue Lake' is a high-yielding variety that adds both flavour and productivity to any garden. It is known for its tender, stringless pods, making it perfect for gardens, allotments, or large containers.

Grows best in full sun
Ideal for gardens, allotments, and large containers
Produces tender, stringless pods
High-yielding and vigorous growth

Grows best in full sun
Ideal for gardens, allotments, and large containers
Produces tender, stringless pods
High-yielding and vigorous growth

Planting Time:	Spring to summer
Sunlight & Positioning:	Full Sun
Where to Plant:	Garden Beds - Containers
Growing Location:	Garden - Patio

Planting Time:	Spring to summer
Sunlight & Positioning:	Full Sun
Where to Plant:	Garden Beds - Containers
Growing Location:	Garden - Patio

Choose a sunny area for your French Beans 'Blue Lake' plants, whether in a garden, allotment, or large container. Keep them well watered for the best growth.

French beans need full sun, so choose a spot with plenty of direct sunlight
Add compost or organic matter to soil before planting to provide nutrients and structure
Use containers with drainage holes and quality compost if container growing
Water well both before and after planting; space plants well to allow for growth

Choose a sunny area for your French Beans 'Blue Lake' plants, whether in a garden, allotment, or large container. Keep them well watered for the best growth.

French beans need full sun, so choose a spot with plenty of direct sunlight
Add compost or organic matter to soil before planting to provide nutrients and structure
Use containers with drainage holes and quality compost if container growing
Water well both before and after planting; space plants well to allow for growth

Choose the Right Spot:	A sunny location with well-drained soil
Prepare the Soil:	Loosen soil and mix in compost or organic matter
Planting:	Plant seedlings level with the soil
Spacing:	Space plants 15-20cm apart

Choose the Right Spot:	A sunny location with well-drained soil
Prepare the Soil:	Loosen soil and mix in compost or organic matter
Planting:	Plant seedlings level with the soil
Spacing:	Space plants 15-20cm apart

French Beans 'Blue Lake' is easy to care for and adds both productivity and taste to your garden. With proper light and a little care, you’ll soon be enjoying its tasty beans.

Water regularly, especially in dry weather, until established
Fertilise regularly during the growing season to promote growth
Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds
Check for pests like aphids and bean beetles; treat with suitable methods if needed

French Beans 'Blue Lake' is easy to care for and adds both productivity and taste to your garden. With proper light and a little care, you’ll soon be enjoying its tasty beans.

Water regularly, especially in dry weather, until established
Fertilise regularly during the growing season to promote growth
Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds
Check for pests like aphids and bean beetles; treat with suitable methods if needed

Sunlight and Position:	Needs 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily in a sunny spot.
Watering and Feeding:	Water regularly, especially in hot weather, and keep the soil consistently moist.
Support and Pruning:	Ensure plants have enough space (15-20cm apart) for healthy growth; remove any unhealthy leaves.
Harvesting:	Harvest beans when they are young and tender for peak flavour and texture.

Sunlight and Position:	Needs 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily in a sunny spot.
Watering and Feeding:	Water regularly, especially in hot weather, and keep the soil consistently moist.
Support and Pruning:	Ensure plants have enough space (15-20cm apart) for healthy growth; remove any unhealthy leaves.
Harvesting:	Harvest beans when they are young and tender for peak flavour and texture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the ideal growing conditions for Blue Lake beans?

Blue Lake beans thrive in full sun with well-draining soil. Plant them after the last frost when the soil is warm.

How should I care for Blue Lake beans?

Water regularly to keep the soil moist, especially during flowering and pod development. Fertilise with a balanced fertiliser, and provide support for climbing varieties.