Blue Lake Bush 274 Green Bean

First introduced in 1964, Blue Lake 274 bush beans have become a staple of the American Garden.  High-yielding, bush type plants produce heavy hauls of 5 to 6 inch long, stringless green beans under even the most challenging conditions.  Blue Lake bush beans are a favorite of home canners because the yields tend to come all at once rather than spread out across the growing season.  While successive plantings are recommended for continuous harvests, we have found that picking the plants clean and watering thoroughly after the "end" of their season will often bring about another flush. Bush Blue Lake beans are tender and stringless, with a flavor comparable to most other stringless beans, but where they really shine is in their yield and uniformity.  Their consistent length, stringless nature and tender yet crisp pods make them quick and easy to snap, which is an important characteristic for canners looking to put back a lot of food in short order.  We also find them perfectly suitable f