{"product_id":"blue-lake-bush-bean-seeds-phaseolus-vulgaris","title":"Blue Lake Bush Bean Seeds — Phaseolus vulgaris","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Classic Kitchen Garden Bean\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Lake Bush Bean\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most trusted and widely grown beans in the home garden — and for very good reason. Compact and self-supporting, it produces an abundant crop of long, straight, stringless green beans with a tender texture and clean, fresh flavour. No staking, no climbing frame needed — just sow, water, and harvest. A wonderful choice for smaller gardens, raised beds, and anyone who wants a reliable, no-fuss bean crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Differs from Our Other Beans\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eBush habit\u003c\/strong\u003e — compact and self-supporting, grows to around 50–60 cm. No staking or trellis required. Ideal for smaller spaces and raised beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌾 \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Lake Bush\u003c\/strong\u003e is compact and freestanding — a better choice if you're short on vertical space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003eStringless pods\u003c\/strong\u003e — tender, stringless beans that are ready to eat straight from the garden with no prep fuss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong\u003eWhite flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e — pretty white blooms before the pods set, adding a delicate charm to the vege patch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🫘 \u003cstrong\u003eProlific and productive\u003c\/strong\u003e — generous crops of long, straight, stringless pods over an extended harvest season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eCompact and self-supporting\u003c\/strong\u003e — no staking needed; perfect for raised beds, smaller gardens, and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e — tender, stringless pods with a clean fresh taste; delicious raw, steamed, or stir-fried\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eEasy to grow\u003c\/strong\u003e — direct sow and largely leave to it; one of the most rewarding vegetables you can grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003ePick and it keeps producing\u003c\/strong\u003e — regular harvesting encourages continuous cropping right through summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow direct from October onwards once the soil has warmed to at least 16°C. Sow seeds 3–4 cm deep, 10–15 cm apart, in rows 40–50 cm apart. Blue Lake Bush Bean is self-supporting so no staking is needed. Water regularly, especially once flowering begins, and keep picking to encourage continuous cropping. Avoid overhead watering to reduce the risk of fungal issues. Performs beautifully in all regions of New Zealand through the summer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Packet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e30 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e of Blue Lake Bush Bean (\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45357668499525,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/image_21696af7-a928-4f01-ba06-cf206a78b57d.png?v=1784163267","url":"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/blue-lake-bush-bean-seeds-phaseolus-vulgaris","provider":"Chbotanics Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}