Climbing French Bean Blue Lake

This is a popular pencil pod variety that is very productive.

Sow the seed indoors from mid-April ready to plant after the last frost. They germinate best at temperatures of 16 -25C. The seed can been sown in situ form May onwards. Generally allow 22cm between canes and 60cm between rows using canes to support the plants as they grow. To get a good harvest keep the plants well watered and feed on a regular basis. If you sow in situ plant some extra seed to fill gaps.