Mr Fothergills FOT Bean Climbing Blue Lake

Mr Fothergills FOT Bean Climbing Blue Lake

Mr Fothergill's FOT Bean Climbing Blue Lake is a popular climbing bean variety known for heavy cropping and delicious flavour. It produces tall plants with round, stringless pods that are ideal for fresh eating or deep freezing. This hardy annual can be grown as either a climbing pole bean or a ground bean.

Sow seeds in spring and summer, or year-round in warm northern areas. Plant in deep, damp soil and protect young plants from frost and strong winds. Climbing plants require support such as canes, netting or bean frames, while ground-grown plants can be contained by pinching out growing tips. Keep roots cool with mulch and water well during dry weather.

Features & Benefits

• Produces round, stringless pods with excellent flavour
• Heavy cropping variety suitable for fresh eating or deep freezing
• Can be grown as a pole bean or ground bean
• Does not require additional fertiliser as legumes produce their own nitrogen
• Hardy annual that also makes an excellent soil improver