{"product_id":"bean-blue-lake-bush","title":"Bean | Bush 'Blue Lake'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow crisp, tender, and abundant pods of Blue Lake Bush bean in your home garden. Bush beans are a quintessential garden favorite, prized for their compact growth habit and delicious, stringless green pods that are wonderful in fresh side dishes, stir-fries, and summer harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese reliable plants produce heavy yields of uniform pods on sturdy, self-supporting bushes throughout the warm growing season, making them a productive and rewarding addition to any vegetable patch. Direct sow seeds after the last spring frost for Canada's short, warm growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Blue Lake Bush Beans?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTender, crisp, and completely stringless green pods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbundant and reliable warm-weather yields on compact bushes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional rich bean flavor for fresh eating, steaming, and preserving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-pollinated variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 55–60 days to maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows best in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 20 seeds per packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow Blue Lake Bush Beans from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow bean seeds outdoors after all danger of spring frost has passed and the soil has warmed to at least 15°C (60°F). Sow seeds about 25 mm (1 inch) deep in fertile, well-drained soil, spaced approximately 5–10 cm (2–4 inches) apart in rows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a location with full sun and rich, amended soil. Unlike pole beans, bush varieties do not require trellising or staking, making them ideal for garden beds, raised beds, and large containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater consistently and evenly, keeping the soil moist during germination and flowering. Avoid overhead watering when possible to reduce fungal issues, and water at the base of the plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest pods regularly when they reach pencil thickness and snap crisply to encourage the plant to continue producing throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bush Beans in Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Lake Bush beans thrive in the warm summer months characteristic of Canadian climates. Because beans are sensitive to frost, Canadian gardeners should wait until late spring when night temperatures are reliably warm before direct sowing outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse succession planting every 2–3 weeks through early summer to extend your fresh bean harvest until the autumn cool sets in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor detailed instructions covering seed starting, spacing, watering, fertilizing, harvesting, and pest management, read our guide\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caribouseedcompany.com\/blogs\/in-the-garden\/how-to-grow-beans-in-canada\" title=\"How to Grow Beans in Canada | Complete Growing Guide\"\u003eHow To Grow Beans in Canada | Complete Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlue Lake Bush Bean Growing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; 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flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eBlue Lake Bush Bean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/plant-cycle-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eAnnual warm-season vegetable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/full-sun-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/maturity-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eApproximately 55–60 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/seed-count-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; 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flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eFresh green beans, steaming, and freezing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrow Your Own Blue Lake Bush Beans\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is nothing quite like biting into a crisp, fresh green bean harvested straight from your own garden. With its exceptional flavour and heavy, reliable yields, Blue Lake Bush is a rewarding and essential addition to any Canadian vegetable patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart your bush beans from seed this season and enjoy watching them grow into a bountiful harvest of delicious green pods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Caribou Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50974349361455,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/bushlake1.jpg?v=1738372046","url":"https:\/\/www.caribouseedcompany.com\/en-cn\/products\/bean-blue-lake-bush","provider":"Caribou Seed Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}