Blue Lake FM-1K Pole Bean

The clear winner in our search for a long-yielding, disease-resistant pole bean. Stringless. Grows vigorously and keeps churning out pods even after the vines have exceeded the trellis.

A true champion in the garden, the Blue Lake FM-1K Pole Bean offers a bountiful, disease-resistant harvest that continues long after the vines reach the top of your trellis. These vigorous 5'–8' vines produce an abundance of tender, stringless 5"–7" pods with white seeds, perfect for enjoying fresh, canning, or freezing. Many gardeners find pole beans to possess a superior flavor compared to their bush counterparts, and this variety certainly lives up to that expectation with its outstanding taste. The legacy of the Blue Lake bean traces back to the 1880s in California's Blue Lakes district, where a canning industry flourished, bringing these tender, "Asparagus-Style" beans to tables across the country. This particular selection, with its rich history and proven performance, is a testament to generations of cultivation and improvement, thriving in various climates and becoming a beloved staple for its exceptional quality.