Liberty Garden Bush Bean (Blue Lake 274) 6.5 g

Superior flavor of the famous Blue Lake in plump, 6" (15 cm) round, dark green, fleshy pods, slow white seed development. Heirloom variety.

Culture: Any good, well drained soil with a pH above 6 will grow beans. Beans do not tolerate cool wet soil. When soil reaches at least 50℉, sow seed 4" (10 cm) apart, 1" (2.5 cm) deep in rows 24" (60 cm) apart. Thinning is not necessary. Successive planting can be made every 3 weeks. Water regularly to encourage new pod set.

Preserving: Can or freeze.

Nutrition: Beans are low in calories, high in fiber, complex carbohydrates and protein.

• Planting Depth: 1"-1.5" (2.5-3.5 cm)
• Seed Spacing: 4" (10 cm)
• Spacing Between Rows: 24" (60 cm)
• Days to Germination: 6-8
• Days to Maturity: 54