How to Plant Bush Beans, Blue Lake from Seeds

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Planting Instructions for Bush Beans, Blue Lake Seeds

  1. Location: Choose a sunny location with well-drained, fertile soil.
  2. When to Plant: Sow Todd’s Seeds Bush Beans, Blue Lake seeds outdoors after the last frost when soil temperature is at least 60°F.
  3. Soil Prep: Loosen soil and enrich with compost. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers, which promote leaves over pods.
  4. Sowing Depth: Plant seeds 1 to 1.5 inches deep.
  5. Spacing: Space seeds 2–4 inches apart in rows 18–24 inches apart.
  6. Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during germination (6–10 days) and flowering. Avoid overhead watering to reduce disease.
  7. Care: Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Avoid disturbing roots while weeding.
  8. Harvest: Pick beans when they are 4–6 inches long and firm, before the seeds bulge in the pods. Harvest regularly to encourage continuous production.
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