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Bush Lake Bean
BeanPhaseolus vulgaris 'Bush Lake'
- Full sun
- Zones 2–11
- 50 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 4" spacing
- pH 6–7
Overview
The beloved Blue Lake flavor in a space-saving bush form, Bush Lake delivers the same exceptional taste and stringless quality that made Blue Lake famous. This compact variety is perfect for smaller gardens and containers while maintaining the superior eating quality of its pole bean cousin. Produces concentrated harvests of tender, straight pods that are ideal for fresh eating or preserving.
Planting
Direct sow after last frost when soil is at least 60°F. Plant 1 inch deep for best emergence.
Growing
Sun: full. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 4" apart. Germination: 7-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Mexican bean beetles, spider mites. Common diseases: Rust, anthracnose, bacterial blight.