{"product_id":"phaseolus-vulgaris-blue-lake-bean-seeds","title":"French Bean 'Blue Lake' - 40 seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris)","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"162\"\u003eFrench Bean ‘Blue Lake’ Seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"463\"\u003eHarvest crisp, tender beans with \u003cstrong data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"245\"\u003eFrench Bean ‘Blue Lake’ (Phaseolus vulgaris)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This classic variety produces long, uniform, deep green pods ideal for fresh eating, steaming, or freezing. Easy to grow and highly productive, it’s perfect for vegetable gardens, allotments, and homegrown cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"468\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"487\"\u003eHow to Grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"915\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"576\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"576\"\u003eSow seeds directly outdoors after the last frost or start indoors 4–6 weeks earlier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"624\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"624\"\u003eUse well-drained, fertile soil in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"698\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"698\"\u003ePlant seeds 2–3 cm deep and 10–15 cm apart, with rows 40–50 cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"765\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"765\"\u003eSupport climbing varieties with stakes or a trellis if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"852\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"852\"\u003eWater regularly to keep soil moist, especially during flowering and pod formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"915\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eHarvest pods when they are young, tender, and well-filled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"920\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"940\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"975\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"975\"\u003eLong, uniform, deep green pods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eHighly productive and easy to grow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003eIdeal for fresh eating, steaming, or freezing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003eHardy and reliable in temperate climates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003ePerfect for vegetable gardens, allotments, and homegrown cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003eVegetable gardens and allotments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003eFresh harvest, steaming, and freezing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003eCompanion planting with nitrogen-fixing crops\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003eHomegrown culinary use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003eSowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003eBest time: After last frost outdoors or 4–6 weeks earlier indoors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003eDepth: 2–3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003eSpacing: 10–15 cm apart, rows 40–50 cm apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003ePrefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003eQuick Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003ePick pods regularly to encourage continuous production throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Happy Green 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