Blue Lake Pole Bean Arbor From Seed To Harvest

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Growing Blue Lake Pole Beans on a bean arbor from seed to harvest. Includes all the dates in which the video was shot.
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[@derpina615]

Literally the ONLY good video on pole beans. Heartfelt thank you!

[@PepplesPotager]

Thank you so much!

[@lemagreengreen]

Was very glad to find this video, I am growing Blue Lake for the first time this year... first time growing pole beans actually, have grown dwarf varieties before. They seem to be doing okay! it's nice to see a seed to harvest log to compare with.

[@PepplesPotager]

Thank you so much! I am glad you liked it.

[@glennknudsen9157]

Good video. I've never been able to get Blue Lake beans to grow, but after watching this video I'm almost tempted to try again. They never germinate for me. Some say you should soak the beans before planting, I've tried planting the beans straight out of the package, and I've tried soaking them 4 hours, or soaking overnight before planting. Not one has ever germinated, ever. I'm in Virginia, and I've planted them in mid or late May so it should be warm enough.

[@tinagilmore6373]

I planted these this year. Thanks for showing how plentiful yours were

[@PepplesPotager]

They do very well for me. They don't disappoint.

[@439pm]

I planted these this year, and based on your video, I'm guessing that I've overplanted them too 😂 I may pull a couple of the plants out while they're smaller. Oh well, better too many than not enough!

[@PepplesPotager]

Yeah, it's better to have too many than not enough lol. Although you can prune the vines, I guess, I just let them go

[@goldiegirl6705]

I think it looks pretty. I like how bushy it is. Can't wait to see what mine looks like.

[@PepplesPotager]

Thank you! Hope yours turns out great.

[@thedaydreamer7972]

Nice work, I built my arbour with cattle panel, it looks close to yours, Im doing cucumbers and tomaotes on mine now, but will switch next year, im doing bush peas and beans in the beds now, garden is always changing,,,you have nice videos keep it up

[@PepplesPotager]

I used 2 inexpensive rose arbors, some black wire fencing and used plastic cable ties to secure the fencing. I've thought about grow cucumbers on them too. Thank you for watching and the great compliments.

[@kdiang03]

Great video. I gotta tell ya. The progression of the bean arbor did tickle me a bit 🐱. I'm growing these this season.

[@PepplesPotager]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it!😀😀😀

[@Toyskram]

I just purchased some Blue Lake pole beans . Hope they come out like yours did. 👍

[@PepplesPotager]

They produced a lot for me. Also I think they were one of the best tasting beans I've ever grown in my opinion. Thanks for watching and I hope they turn out great!

[@FixItYerself]

thank you! 🌻

[@PepplesPotager]

Your welcome!

[@peterfawcett9969]

Well done indeed. Pete. UK.

[@stevesgrowingspace]

Hi from the UK, I'm glad we don't get Japanese beeetles over here! Better too many than not enough 😀I usually pick mine earlier than you did, I eat the pod too, but I'm guessing you just eat the actual bean. all the best steve

[@PepplesPotager]

I did pick some a little late but they were still fine to eat. Probably the best green beans I've ever grown. I eat the whole pod. They were the best tasting as well. I think I've found my favorite. Happy gardening!

[@jordanhuguenard8315]

I was blown away at the fact they started blooming so late, when did you fertilize?

[@PepplesPotager]

I don't believe I fertilized them at all. I amended the soil with Leafgro compost in the spring, and that was it.

[@lynns4426]

Great video. I don't have as much space as you do so I may just plant a few. I'm thinking of creative trellis ideas too.

[@PepplesPotager]

You can always grow bush beans. There is Blue Lake Bush Beans too. You can grow up to 9 plants per square foot. Thanks for watching!

[@4wheelliving132]

I've been growing blue lakes for years and most years it seem like I over plant. I have had bad weather years that I just didn't get the growth I usually get, usually in cool years. They do seem to like hot weather

[@rubytuby6369]

Like blue lake best so far tried Kentucky wonder, Fourtex, scarlet runner, happy housewife, a few others I don’t remember.

[@PepplesPotager]

Yes! Blue Lake Pole Beans are best that I've grown so far too.

[@thechickenfriedredneck910]

In the South we can plant in march! We also don't have to water the plants till June cause it rains all spring.

[@PepplesPotager]

Would definitely be nice to have a longer growing season.

[@thechickenfriedredneck910]

@@PepplesPotager Yeah we don't get frost till November or late October. September is still 80 degrees.

[@bobbyharrison9241]

As you can see your video was quite well

[@PepplesPotager]

Thank you!

[@cholong_succulent]

5월의 농사 시작 영상 봅니다 당신의 애정이 느껴지는 텃밭이군요💞💕

[@PepplesPotager]

Thank you so much!

[@logosfocus]

👀

[@carinrichardson]

I would like to know how you built your Arbor for your green beans

[@HyJENNist]

Beans: Nice arbor you have there. It’d be a shame if you couldn’t use it...

[@paulsoutbackgardenaustrali7674]

Have u ever kept dried blue beans and resoaked and cooked them..i have heaps...🤔🤔🥺

[@PepplesPotager]

No but people do it with all other kinds of beans so I guess they would turn out good especially with ham.

[@paulsoutbackgardenaustrali7674]

@@PepplesPotager I got heaps to pick so I'm going to try cook up maybe 1kg..thnx 4 reply..

[@citylotgardening6171]

Beautiful beans do you fertilize them often ?

[@PepplesPotager]

No. Beans are not heavy feeders like tomatoes or corn. I ammend my beds with leafgro compost every spring though, and sprinkle in a little Jobes Fertilizer. No regularly scheduled fertilizer through the season. Thanks for watching!

[@dansimmons5796]

I walk with a cup of dishsoap and water just drop the Beatles in to drown

[@toriwilson2382]

I live in Florida and I planted bush beans. They are blossoming but then fall off. They are not producing at all. What am I missing?

[@PepplesPotager]

In most cases its usually heat and high humidity. So probably weather related. Sometimes they drop blossoms when the plants are young. They may out grow this problem as the plants mature. I've had it happen before too with runner beans and it eventually corrected itself. Hope this helps.

[@toriwilson2382]

@@PepplesPotager that does help. Right now in Florida is rainy and hot. I probably should have waited until fall.

[@Car-jy8pw]

Bush beans generally produce beans faster... but all at once and not much after that. Pole beans need support but produce continually. Bush beans are more popular for canning since you would need them at the same time. If you prefer bush beans I’d suggest planting in 2 week intervals for a continuous crop.

[@Tamales21]

How deep is that raised bed. How much soil do those need?

[@PepplesPotager]

They are 12" inch 4x8 raised beds. With 32 square feet of soil or a little over 3.5 square yards. Thanks for watching!

[@margarettosti2545]

Beautiful beans. Where are you located or what is the summer daily temp.

[@PepplesPotager]

Western Maryland Zone 6. Average high during the summer here is 85°F. Thanks for watching!😀

[@itsup2unow1]

how many seeds do you normally sew in one hole?

[@PepplesPotager]

I plant 3 per hole just in case some seeds do not germinate. Then I thin seedlings to one plant per hole.

[@milkweed7678]

How long did they produce beans to pick? I've read where pole beans produce over a long time frame. Are you still growing pole beans now?

[@PepplesPotager]

As long as you keep picking them they will keep producing all the way to first frost. I live in Maryland Zone 6 so it's way to cold for growing them now. Thanks for watching!

[@milkweed7678]

@@PepplesPotager I really like your site-vlog because it's all about the vegetable garden. I live in zone 6 also in IN. I guess this means we are both Big 10 fans. Thanks for your response. I have never grown pole beans before, just bush.

[@PepplesPotager]

Sorry I dont watch much college football but bush beans definitely have their advantages. They are easier to manage and have a short days to harvest. Looking forward to spring cant wait to get started again 😀

[@milkweed7678]

@@PepplesPotager I like college basketball much better. That's one reason I've always liked bush beans. I can't eat green beans every day. Need a break now and then. I like the varieties that are ready and done fast like Contender.

[@allisongum8571]

@@PepplesPotager what happen in winter? the vines stay dormant, stop growing, then in spring they continue to grow and flower with beans again when the weather gets warmer? it looks like the vines grow indefinitely.

[@1fuckedupveteran]

How much did you harvest overall?

[@PepplesPotager]

I didn't keep track but it was quite a lot. I had to give some away to family. I froze some as well. They are one of the best tasting green beans I think I've ever grown and very prolific too.

[@delucastudios3097]

@@PepplesPotager how do you save the seed

[@PepplesPotager]

Sorry! Sadly I have not learned any techniques for saving seeds. It would definitely save some money but I usually buy most of my seeds.

[@PepplesPotager]

Beans are easy to save though as far as I know. Wait til the pods and seeds dry out. Store them in a dry location. Thanks for watching!