Blue Lake FM1k Green Bean is one of the most popular pole beans on the market! These all-white beans produce & are prized in the industry for their excellent taste, enormous yields, stability, & resistance to disease. Vigorous growers of stringless 6-7-inch pods & excellent for canning. We ship in 1 business day. Shipped with USPS First Class Mail. Plant Name: Bean, Blue Lake FM1k Latin Name: Phaseolus vulgarus Days to Germinate: 6-10 Days to Harvest: 62 Growth Habit: Pole USDA Zones: 3-12 Lifespan: Annual Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade GMO: No Pollination: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated Brand: TomorrowSeeds Fungicide-Treated Seeds No Seeds Packed For 2023 Fungicide-treated seeds protect the seedlings from diseases until they are up & growing. Do not eat treated seeds. Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool & dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates. Planting Instructions: Soil Preparation: Remove weeds, large rocks, & litter from the planting area. Till the soil 8-10 inches deep & rake several times to break up large clods. It is best to do this when the soil is dry enough to not stick to garden tools. Loosening the soil will help the plant establish strong roots. Planting: in the Spring, plant beans after all danger of frost has passed. in the Fall, plant beans 10 to 12 weeks before the first expected frost. For large plots, use to pound of seed for each 100 feet of row of green beans. Plant pole beans in hills about 3 feet apart in the row. Space the rows about 3-4 feet apart. Place a 6-8-foot stake in the center of each hill. Plant 3-4 seeds around the stake about 1 inch deep in the soil. Planting in moist soil is best for seeds to germinate & emerge quickly. Planting Depth: 1 inch Within-Row Spacing: 3 feet Between-Row Spacing: 3-4 feet Care During the Season: Watering: Water the plants about once a week in dry weather. Try not to let the soil dry out while the beans are blooming or the blooms will drop & yields will be decreased. Weeding: The roots of beans grow near the soil surface. When hoeing & pulling weeds, try not to dig too deep to prevent the plant’s roots from damage. Fertilizing: As the plants begin to flower & set beans, you may optionally apply fertilizer to help plants produce more beans. Apply by scattering between the rows about 1/2 cup of fertilizer for every 10 feet of row. Water the plants after fertilizing. Insecticides: Insecticides may be used to protect plants. Bt-based insecticides & sulfur are organic options. Sulfur also has fungicidal properties & helps in controlling many diseases. Before using a pesticide, read the label & always follow cautions, warnings & directions. Diseases: Diseases may be a possibility during cool, wet weather. If spots appear on leaves or bean pods, treat the plant with an approved fungicide. Neem oil, sulfur, & other fungicides may be used. Harvesting:
