Beans

Blue Lake Bush Bean-- Introduced in 1961, this is an excellent freezing and canning snap bean. The plant bears 5" long oval pods containing white seeds. Blue Lake is a heavy yielder, holds its condition well, and remains stringless and tender over a long period of time. Adapts well to any region. Seed directly once soils have reached at least 65°F, preferably after the last frost. Make small, successive plantings every 10 days for a continuous harvest. Planting depth is 1”, then thin to 4” apart. 54 days. Approx. 150 untreated seeds

Mayflower Pole Bean-- Said to have been brought over on the Mayflower in 1620, followed by a long history of being circulated in the Carolinas. Cut short-type, which are prized for great flavor, despite strings. Short pods are packed with small square seeds. Very productive, also good as a dry bean.  Pole habit.   Plant in 2 to 3 weeks intervals, spacing seeds 4” apart,  for a steady harvest until about 3 months before first killing frost in the fall. Plants can grow 3 to 10" tall.   100 days.  Approx. 50 untreated seeds


Black Valentine Bush Bean-- Introduced in 1897 by Peter Henderson. Shiny black seeds and 6" pods. Excellent for use as a fresh snap bean or a dry soup bean. Prolific and dependable plants produce pods borne above the foliage. Bush habit. Plant after all danger of frost has past.  Sow the seeds 1 inch deep, about 6 inches apart, in rows 18 inches apart.  49-55 days.  Approx. 100 untreated seeds

Blue Lake Pole Bean -- (Phaseolus vulgaris)  This wondrous bean variety  produces a heavy crop of  delicious, tender, tasty green beans that reach 6 to 7 inches in length. Produces all summer long.  The jade green colored pods are ideal for canning or freezing, are stringless and are high in Vitamins A, B and C.   Plant in early spring after frost danger is past and soil has warmed up to at least 60 degrees.  Place poles or trellis at the time of planting.  62 days.  Approx. 50 Untreated seeds