Blue Lake F1 Bean

‘Blue Lake F1’ is a legendary heirloom pole bean that helped make Oregon’s Willamette Valley famous in the 1960s and 70s for premium canned beans. This dependable variety is a heavy producer with exceptional flavor whether harvested fresh, shelled, or dry.

The long, straight pods grow 7–10 inches and are round, dark green, stringless, sometimes showing subtle purple streaking when young. The flavor is tender and rich, making these beans excellent for table use, freezing, and canning.

As a pole bean, plants are vigorous climbers, reaching up to 10 feet tall and benefiting from trellising or support. ‘Blue Lake F1’ thrives in full sun and matures in approximately 66 days.

This organic 6-pack of Blue Lake F1 bean starts is ideal for gardeners looking to grow a classic, high-yielding bean with proven performance and outstanding taste.

• Pod Length: 7–10 inches
• Pod Color: Dark green (may show purple streaks when young)
• Flavor: Tender, rich, classic bean flavor
• Plant Type: Pole bean (requires support)
• Vine Height: Up to 10 feet
• Exposure: Full Sun
• Days to Maturity: ~66 days
• Uses: Fresh eating, freezing, canning, shelling

Organically grown and shipped with care—perfect for trellised gardens, classic home canning, and high-yield summer harvests.