jmahoney's Bush Bean x 12 Planting Out
Plant: Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) | Variety: Blue Lake 274
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jmahoney's Bush Bean Care Instructions
Try for a seed spacing of at approx. 3.96 inches (10.16 cm) and sow at a depth of around 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) if planning to sow direct.
Bean 'Blue Lake 274' normally grows to a mature height of 40.0 cm (that's 1.30 feet imperial) so ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant.
Your garden has full sun light which is ideal for Bean 'Blue Lake 274'.
Remember to water moderately.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (5b) is within the ideal range for Bean 'Blue Lake 274'. The recommended range is between Zone 5 and 13.
Bean 'Blue Lake 274' tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 6.0 and 6.8 meaning it does best in acidic soil.
Common Bean problems include Spider Mites, Leaf hoppers, Aphids, Mexican beetle, and Bean rust, so keep a close eye out for any developing symptoms.
More information about Bush Bean is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Bush Bean Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
Milestones
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29 Apr 2011
Planting Out day 28
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16 Apr 2011
Hardening Off day 15 Hardening Off Day 1
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15 Apr 2011
Showing Roots day 14
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13 Apr 2011
Showing Roots day 12
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11 Apr 2011
Showing True Leaves day 10
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08 Apr 2011
Sprouting day 7
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02 Apr 2011
Sown day 1
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