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Post by daylilydude on May 10, 2015 5:44:25 GMT -5
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Post by Laura_in_FL on May 10, 2015 12:40:00 GMT -5
I'll let you know soon. I was given some Bush Blue Lake seeds in a trade, and darned if they aren't making runners.
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Post by paquebot on May 10, 2015 23:07:56 GMT -5
I'll let you know soon. I was given some Bush Blue Lake seeds in a trade, and darned if they aren't making runners. Nip off those runners to force the plant to remain a bush. If not, production will be way down. As for rating Blue Lake Pole, it's often the one that others compare it to so it's one of the tops. Martin
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Post by Laura_in_FL on May 11, 2015 12:48:12 GMT -5
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Post by pepperhead212 on May 12, 2015 13:21:37 GMT -5
Laura_in_FL - I got some Blue Lake Bush as freebies in an order once, and since I only plant pole beans, I sent them to a friend, and the same thing happened to her! These were black seeded, while others (BL bush) she had planted in the past were white seeded, which she said should have tipped her off. Blue Lake Poles have always been one of my favorites, though this year I didn't plant them, only because I was out, and didn't order from anywhere that had them (I have 6 varieties of pole beans, so that should be enough!). BLP have always been disease resistant (rust is my only problem here) in my garden, and stringless, even when left on the plant for a generous time (not one of those that needs picked daily). I'd give it an 8/10, only downrating it because it is not quite as flavorful as some less productive varieties.
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Post by Laura_in_FL on May 12, 2015 15:32:49 GMT -5
I'm trying and failing to remember what color the seeds were...I planted some other beans that day and the colors are kind of mixed up in my head.
They are at the blooming stage now, so taste tests will be soon. But I only got a small pack of seeds, so I am probably just going to get a few tastes, since I need to let most of these go to seed.
(Bush beans = 1 harvest all at once, right? I usually grow pole beans, which produce all season.)
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Post by paquebot on May 12, 2015 17:30:12 GMT -5
Bush beans can be available all season. Pick all that there are and the plants will start over with a new crop. Some old gardeners would cut the plants off at about 6" and get a full second crop on new growth.
Martin
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Post by Laura_in_FL on May 13, 2015 10:15:25 GMT -5
Ah, good to know, thanks.
The question will be whether I can keep them alive and producing through the hot rainy summer.
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