Blue Lake 274 Bean (2026)
Heavy yields of tender, stringless pods.
Which zones grow Blue Lake 274 best?
Blue Lake 274 is a bean variety rated for zone 3 and warmer (frost-free). In colder zones, start seeds indoors earlier and use a longer-season plan; in very hot zones (9+), pick the cooler fall window. The ZIP tool below gives the exact answer for your neighborhood.
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Growing notes
- Maturity: about 58 days from transplant (longer from seed in cool springs).
- Habit: Bush or trailing habit — compact, container-friendly.
- Season fit: needs roughly 78 frost-free days; check with the ZIP tool above.
- Source data: compiled from public seed catalogs (Burpee). Days-to-maturity vary by climate.
Compare with similar varieties
How Blue Lake 274 stacks up against its closest relatives.
| Variety | Days | Type | Habit | Min zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Lake 274 (this) | 58 | snap | bush | 3+ |
| Provider Bush Bean | 50 | snap | bush | 3+ |
| Contender Bush Bean | 50 | snap | bush | 3+ |
| Royal Burgundy | 55 | snap | bush | 3+ |
| Kentucky Wonder | 65 | snap | vining | 3+ |
| Pinto Gold | 75 | shell | bush | 3+ |
Similar varieties
Provider Bush Bean
50 days · snap · zone 3+
Contender Bush Bean
50 days · snap · zone 3+
Royal Burgundy
55 days · snap · zone 3+
Kentucky Wonder
65 days · snap · zone 3+
Pinto Gold
75 days · shell · zone 3+
Data: USDA 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PRISM/OSU), NOAA 1991-2020 frost normals, and public seed catalog listings. Always confirm with the seed packet.