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Blue Lake 274 Bush Bean

Scientific name Phaseolus vulgaris L.

About this variety

Blue Lake 274: Dwarf bush snap bean with straight 6-inch dark-green pods.About this varietyBlue Lake 274 is a dwarf bush snap bean. Cornell records plants about 18 inches tall, straight round dark-green pods about 6 inches long, small white seed, maturity near 53–58 days, and resistance to bean mosaic virus strains BV-1 and NY-15.GrowingDirect sow after frost danger...

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25 minimum seeds per packet
  • Germination7–14 Days days · 65–80 °F
  • Maturity50-59 Days · Approximately 53–58 days to the cultivar-specific harvest stage from direct sowing under suitable conditions; weather and culture can shift timing.
  • SunFull sun
  • Support & spacingNo-Support · space 4 in · rows 24 in
  • Growth habitBush · Annual · 13–18 in tall
  • Best useBush snap-bean rows, fresh use, freezing, and pressure canning
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Seed success profile

Gardener experience Suitable for a careful beginner
Germination difficulty Very straightforward
Preparation before sowing
Direct sow after frost when soil is warm and drained; do not place imbibed seed into cold saturated soil
Germination speed
7–14 Days
Growing complexity
Warm-season legume requiring correct sowing temperature, moderate fertility, and harvest-stage planning
Patience and timing
Harvest timing depends on snap, shell, fresh seed, or dry seed use
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Expected germination
7–14 Days
Germination temperature
65–80 °F
Stratification
None required
Scarification
None required
Pre-soaking
Usually not required
Light during germination
Full light after emergence
Germination pattern
Reliable in the correct soil temperature; large seed can rot in cold wet ground
Transplant sensitivity
Direct sow preferred; transplant only from young undisturbed plugs if necessary
Starting method
Cataloged as suitable for direct sowing; follow the product-specific timing and depth.
Best chance of success
For Blue Lake 274 Bush Bean, wait for the correct soil temperature, use the listed spacing, and mark seed-saving plants before harvest.
Planning window

Plan around 7–14 Daysat65–80 °F. Keep moisture, light, and preparation aligned with the sowing instructions below.

Slow germination is not automatically failed germination.

Maintain the listed temperature, moisture, light, and treatment conditions for the full expected window. Some seed lots emerge gradually rather than all at once.

1 Beginner-friendly 2 One extra step 3 Some experience helpful 4 Patient growers 5 Advanced propagation

Seed age, storage, sowing depth, moisture, temperature, light, local conditions, and aftercare can affect results. Last reviewed July 2026.

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About this variety

What to expect from Blue Lake 274 Bush Bean

Dwarf bush snap bean with straight 6-inch dark-green pods.

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Blue Lake 274: Dwarf bush snap bean with straight 6-inch dark-green pods.

About this variety

Blue Lake 274 is a dwarf bush snap bean. Cornell records plants about 18 inches tall, straight round dark-green pods about 6 inches long, small white seed, maturity near 53–58 days, and resistance to bean mosaic virus strains BV-1 and NY-15.

Growing

Direct sow after frost danger has passed and the soil has warmed. Plant about 1 in deep, space plants about 4 in apart, and allow about 24 in between rows. Grow in full sun in well-drained loam near pH 6.0–6.5. Bush plants do not require a trellis. Water at the soil line and keep moisture steady during flowering and pod fill. Avoid working among plants while foliage is wet. Wait until the soil is warm because beans germinate poorly and may rot in cold, wet ground.

Harvest and use

Pick green pods when they are slender, firm, and before seed bulges become pronounced. Use fresh, cooked, blanched, frozen, or canned with a tested pressure-canning process.

Saving seed

Confirm that the current seed lot is open-pollinated before relying on saved seed to reproduce the cultivar. Select healthy, true-to-type plants and save seed from multiple plants. Common beans are primarily self-pollinating, but insects can move pollen. For home-use purity, separate varieties by about 100–150 feet or use blossom barriers. Allow pods to mature until roughly 70–80 percent are yellow, gold, mahogany, or dry and brittle. Harvest before shattering, cure pods under cover for 1–2 weeks, thresh, clean, and dry the seed fully before storage. Label the cultivar, year, and lot.

Additional variety overview

Blue Lake 274 is a dwarf bush snap bean. Cornell records plants about 18 inches tall, straight round dark-green pods about 6 inches long, small white seed, maturity near 53–58 days, and resistance to bean mosaic virus strains BV-1 and NY-15.
View all growing and care factsBotanical identity, timing, climate, soil, spacing, mature size, and crop-specific details

Plant identity

Minimum seed count 25 seeds
Seed product profile Legume
Scientific name Phaseolus vulgaris L.
Common name Bush Snap Bean
Cultivar or variety Blue Lake 274
Also known as Bean, Bean Seeds - Bush - Blue Lake 274
Color Green
Life cycle Annual
Botanical family Fabaceae
Heritage qualifiers Non-GMO
Native to the United States Domesticated Plant
Domestication note Mesoamerica (Mexico–Central America)

Seed success and gardener experience

Gardener experience Suitable for a careful beginnerLevel 2 of 5
Germination difficulty Very straightforwardLevel 1 of 5
Preparation before sowing Direct sow after frost when soil is warm and drained; do not place imbibed seed into cold saturated soil
Stratification None required
Scarification None required
Pre-soaking Usually not required
Light during germination Full light after emergence
Germination pattern Reliable in the correct soil temperature; large seed can rot in cold wet ground
Growing complexity Warm-season legume requiring correct sowing temperature, moderate fertility, and harvest-stage planning
Transplant sensitivity Direct sow preferred; transplant only from young undisturbed plugs if necessary
First harvest or bloom Harvest timing depends on snap, shell, fresh seed, or dry seed use
Best chance of success For Blue Lake 274 Bush Bean, wait for the correct soil temperature, use the listed spacing, and mark seed-saving plants before harvest.

Timing and climate

Days to maturity 50-59 Days
Germination 7–14 Days
Germination temperature 65–80 °F
Planting season Late Spring
Bloom season Summer
Frost tolerance Tender
Sunlight Full sun
Water needs Moderate

Site, soil, and space

Soil type Loamy
Preferred soil pH 6.0–6.5
Seed depth 1 in
Plant spacing 4 in
Row spacing 24 in
Mature height 13–18 in
Growth habit Bush
Support needed No-Support
Suitable growing locations In-ground bed, Raised bed, High Tunnel, Community garden

Crop-specific details

Fruit size Straight, round pods about 6 in
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Recorded soil typeLoamy
Recorded pH range6.0–6.5
Water needsModerate
LightFull sun

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How to start Blue Lake 274 Bush Bean from seedPreparation, timing, depth, germination, transplanting, spacing, and early care

Recorded germination plan

Expected germination
7–14 Days
Germination temperature
65–80 °F

Complete sowing and planting guidance

Direct sow after frost danger has passed and the soil has warmed. Plant about 1 in deep, space plants about 4 in apart, and allow about 24 in between rows. Grow in full sun in well-drained loam near pH 6.0–6.5. Bush plants do not require a trellis. Water at the soil line and keep moisture steady during flowering and pod fill. Avoid working among plants while foliage is wet. Wait until the soil is warm because beans germinate poorly and may rot in cold, wet ground.
How to grow this specific varietyLight, water, fertility, support, spacing, airflow, crop behavior, and season-long care

Variety-specific growing notes

Direct sow after frost danger has passed and the soil has warmed. Plant about 1 in deep, space plants about 4 in apart, and allow about 24 in between rows. Grow in full sun in well-drained loam near pH 6.0–6.5. Bush plants do not require a trellis. Water at the soil line and keep moisture steady during flowering and pod fill. Avoid working among plants while foliage is wet. Wait until the soil is warm because beans germinate poorly and may rot in cold, wet ground.

Cultivar note: Published records describe dwarf plants about 18 in tall. Published cultivar records report resistance to bean mosaic virus strains BV-1 and NY-15. Use clean seed and remove diseased plants because this claim does not cover every bean virus or strain.

Complete growing guide

Direct sow after frost danger has passed and the soil has warmed. Plant about 1 in deep, space plants about 4 in apart, and allow about 24 in between rows. Grow in full sun in well-drained loam near pH 6.0–6.5. Bush plants do not require a trellis. Water at the soil line and keep moisture steady during flowering and pod fill. Avoid working among plants while foliage is wet. Wait until the soil is warm because beans germinate poorly and may rot in cold, wet ground.

Practical field and garden tips

Published records describe dwarf plants about 18 in tall. Harvest at the stage described for this cultivar, keep roots evenly moist during flowering and pod fill, and avoid heavy nitrogen that favors leaves over pods.
Harvest, storage, uses, and benefitsWhen and how to harvest, ways to use the crop, storage, culinary value, habitat value, and garden roles

Harvest and use notes

Harvest and use: Pick green pods when they are slender, firm, and before seed bulges become pronounced. Use fresh, cooked, blanched, frozen, or canned with a tested pressure-canning process.

Seed saving: Confirm that the current seed lot is open-pollinated before relying on saved seed to reproduce the cultivar. Select healthy, true-to-type plants and save seed from multiple plants. Common beans are primarily self-pollinating, but insects can move pollen. For home-use purity, separate varieties by about 100–150 feet or use blossom barriers. Allow pods to mature until roughly 70–80 percent are yellow, gold, mahogany, or dry and brittle. Harvest before shattering, cure pods under cover for 1–2 weeks, thresh, clean, and dry the seed fully before storage. Label the cultivar, year, and lot.

Uses and benefits

Pick green pods when they are slender, firm, and before seed bulges become pronounced. Use fresh, cooked, blanched, frozen, or canned with a tested pressure-canning process.
Seed saving and carrying the variety forwardPollination, isolation, selection, harvest, cleaning, drying, and storage
Confirm that the current seed lot is open-pollinated before relying on saved seed to reproduce the cultivar. Select healthy, true-to-type plants and save seed from multiple plants. Common beans are primarily self-pollinating, but insects can move pollen. For home-use purity, separate varieties by about 100–150 feet or use blossom barriers. Allow pods to mature until roughly 70–80 percent are yellow, gold, mahogany, or dry and brittle. Harvest before shattering, cure pods under cover for 1–2 weeks, thresh, clean, and dry the seed fully before storage. Label the cultivar, year, and lot.
Problems and answersPests, diseases, troubleshooting, practical response, and product-specific questions

Variety troubleshooting summary

Watch for bean leaf beetles, Mexican bean beetles, aphids, bacterial blights, common bean mosaic, rust, and root rots. Rotate beans, use clean seed, avoid working wet foliage, provide airflow, and remove heavily diseased plants. Published cultivar records report resistance to bean mosaic virus strains BV-1 and NY-15. Use clean seed and remove diseased plants because this claim does not cover every bean virus or strain.

Q: Why did seed fail to emerge? A: Cold, saturated soil is a common cause; wait for warm soil and avoid overwatering.
Q: Why are pods tough? A: Pods were left too long; harvest at the cultivar-specific snap stage and pick frequently.
Q: Does this cultivar need support? A: The structured recommendation is No-Support.

Complete pest and problem guide

Watch for bean leaf beetles, Mexican bean beetles, aphids, bacterial blights, common bean mosaic, rust, and root rots. Rotate beans, use clean seed, avoid working wet foliage, provide airflow, and remove heavily diseased plants. Published cultivar records report resistance to bean mosaic virus strains BV-1 and NY-15. Use clean seed and remove diseased plants because this claim does not cover every bean virus or strain.

Questions gardeners ask

Q: Why did seed fail to emerge? A: Cold, saturated soil is a common cause; wait for warm soil and avoid overwatering.
Q: Why are pods tough? A: Pods were left too long; harvest at the cultivar-specific snap stage and pick frequently.
Q: Does this cultivar need support? A: The structured recommendation is No-Support.
History, provenance, and cultural contextWhat is documented, what is reported, what remains uncertain, and how the variety reached gardeners

Scientific name: Phaseolus vulgaris L.

Common name: Bush Snap Bean

Cultivar or variety: Blue Lake 274

Provenance summary

Cornell Cooperative Extension identifies Blue Lake 274 as a dwarf bush snap bean with 6-inch dark-green pods and cultivar-specific mosaic resistance.

Source and record notes

https://vegvariety.cce.cornell.edu/main/detail.php?filterBy=0&variety_id=1742

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