{"product_id":"blue-lake-274-bush-beans-seeds","title":"Blue Lake 274 Bush Bean Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"261\"\u003eBlue Lake 274 Bush Bean\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dependable heirloom green bean known for its excellent flavor and consistent garden performance. This compact bush variety produces tender, crisp pods with a mild, slightly sweet taste that’s ideal for fresh eating, cooking, and preserving. Plants grow neatly without the need for trellising and mature quickly, making them a great choice for garden beds, raised beds, or containers. Blue Lake 274 beans are valued for their uniform, straight pods and reliable yields, making them a longtime favorite among home gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"300\"\u003eSeed Packet Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"375\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"375\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"375\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"319\"\u003ePacket Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard home-garden seed packet \u003cem data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"373\"\u003e(Approx. 80 seeds)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"422\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"422\"\u003ePacked with care and shipped from Kentucky.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"427\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"447\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"597\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"468\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"489\"\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"492\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"504\"\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Lake 274 Bush Bean\u003cbr data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"531\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"545\"\u003eSeed Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-pollinated heirloom\u003cbr data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"573\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"588\"\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"602\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"621\"\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003eBlue Lake 274 bush beans grow as compact, sturdy plants reaching about 16–18 inches tall. This stringless snap bean produces long, straight green pods with a tender texture and mild, slightly sweet flavor. Plants are high yielding and mature quickly, making them a dependable choice for home gardens, raised beds, and container growing. As a bush variety, Blue Lake 274 does not require trellising and performs reliably throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003eGrowing Basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–18 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003eSow Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003eSow Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 2 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 24 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Container friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early season variety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 50 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"334\"\u003eGrowing Guide: Beans\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"348\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"665\"\u003eBeans are commonly known as snap beans, green beans, or string beans and are one of the most productive crops for home gardens. As warm-season plants, beans grow quickly and provide generous harvests when conditions are right. Fresh beans can be enjoyed straight from the garden or used in a wide variety of recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"670\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"691\"\u003eBefore Planting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003eBeans thrive in full sun and warm soil. For best germination, wait until soil temperatures are \u003cstrong data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"801\"\u003eabove 60°F\u003c\/strong\u003e, with ideal growing temperatures in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"853\"\u003e70–80°F\u003c\/strong\u003e range. Beans are not heavy feeders and actually help improve soil health by fixing nitrogen. They grow well in average garden soil and perform best in soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH, around \u003cstrong data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003e5.8–6.5\u003c\/strong\u003e. Many bean varieties are also well suited for container growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eBeans are best \u003cstrong data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003edirect sown\u003c\/strong\u003e outdoors once the soil has warmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003ePlant seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003e1–1½ inches deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003eSpace plants \u003cstrong data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003e3–4 inches apart\u003c\/strong\u003e after thinning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003eAllow adequate space between rows for airflow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003eFor fall harvests, seeds can be planted slightly deeper during warm weather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003eBeans germinate reliably in warm soil and establish quickly when planted at the right time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1858\"\u003eBeans need consistent moisture throughout the growing season. Provide about \u003cstrong data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003e1 inch of water per week\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially during flowering and pod development. Avoid letting soil dry out during bloom, as this can reduce yields. Water at the base of plants when possible to keep foliage dry and help prevent disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003eFertilizing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"2194\"\u003eBeans generally require minimal fertilization. If soil is low in nutrients, a light application of a balanced fertilizer can be applied once plants begin flowering. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which encourages leafy growth instead of pod production. Water plants after fertilizing to help nutrients reach the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2199\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2221\"\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2449\"\u003eMost bean varieties mature quickly, typically producing harvestable pods in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2312\"\u003e50–75 days\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on the variety and growing conditions. In many regions, successive plantings can provide both early and late-season harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2454\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2470\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2523\"\u003eHarvest beans while pods are young, firm, and crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2662\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2577\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2577\"\u003ePick regularly to encourage continued production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2578\" data-end=\"2616\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2616\"\u003ePods should snap cleanly when bent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2617\" data-end=\"2662\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2619\" data-end=\"2662\"\u003eOver-mature pods become tough and stringy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2766\"\u003eWhen harvesting, support the plant with one hand while picking with the other to avoid damaging stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2768\" data-end=\"2771\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"2784\"\u003eStoring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2785\" data-end=\"2938\"\u003eFresh beans can be stored in the refrigerator for about \u003cstrong data-start=\"2841\" data-end=\"2853\"\u003eone week\u003c\/strong\u003e. Beans may also be frozen or preserved for longer storage, depending on the variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"2943\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2945\" data-end=\"2961\"\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"3205\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"3009\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"3009\"\u003eHarvest frequently to keep plants producing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3010\" data-end=\"3065\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3012\" data-end=\"3065\"\u003eUse mulch to help retain moisture and control weeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3066\" data-end=\"3140\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3068\" data-end=\"3140\"\u003eMonitor plants regularly for pests or disease and address issues early\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3205\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3143\" data-end=\"3205\"\u003eHealthy spacing and good airflow help reduce common problems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Backyard Harvest Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51703268639022,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0284\/7534\/files\/Freshly-harvested-green-beans.png?v=1769350169","url":"https:\/\/backyardharvestseeds.com\/products\/blue-lake-274-bush-beans-seeds","provider":"Backyard Harvest Seed Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}