Type
bush snap
Green Bean variety
Blue Lake 274 Green Bean
A bush form of the well-known Blue Lake type, with straight tender pods and good flavor. It is a standard all-purpose garden bean.
Days to maturity
58
Best for
fresh eating, freezing
About Blue Lake 274
Blue Lake 274 is a classic bush snap bean with tender, round, dark green pods and mild, good bean flavor. It is popular for both fresh eating and canning, and some strains show resistance to bean mosaic viruses.
Growing Blue Lake 274 Green Bean
This variety is most tender when pods are harvested young to medium size, before the seeds swell noticeably. Bush plants usually do not need support, but steady picking every few days keeps them producing over a longer window.
Full growing guide
For planting dates, care, and harvest that apply to all green beans, see the complete guide.
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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; performance varies by climate, soil, and season. Seed and plant availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.