Bean 'Blue Lake 274'

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Blue Lake 274 is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Blue Lake 274 needs a soil ph of 6.0 to 6.8 (weakly acidic soil).

Sow 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 3.96 inches (10.16 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 16°C / 61°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Blue Lake 274 about 14 days after your last frost date.

Blue Lake 274 is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

The species name vulgaris is from the Latin vulgus (“the multitude, the masses”) +‎ -āris, and means “common”, “usual”, or “commonly known” ¹.

¹ Wiktionary entry for vulgaris