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Description/Taste
Blue Lake beans have a dark green, cylindrical, stringless, firm, and plump pod. The pod contains tiny pale green to white edible seeds. The bean's flavor is distinctively mild, subtly grassy and sweet, with a crisp-tender texture. Blue Lake beans produce an abundant crop of pods that can reach 6 to 7 inches in length.
Seasons/Availability
Blue Lake beans are available year-round.
Current Facts
Blue Lake beans are a bush type snap bean that was developed from the Blue Lake Pole bean. Since the mid-20th century, the Blue Lake bean has been considered the benchmark standard of green beans. Despite its origins as a canning bean, through continued development, it has evolved into a gourmet bean variety. Within the late 20th century, the Blue Lake bean had surpassed the Kentucky Wonder to be recognized as the premier gourmet bean. The signature Blue Lake bean is known in seed catalogs as Blue Lake 274 - the cultivar that made the Blue Lake bean famous.
Applications
Blue Lake beans are a mild and versatile vegetable. They can be served whole or sliced in both cooked and raw preparations. Add whole or halved to salads, saute or steam with other vegetables or chop and mix into quiche, curry and casseroles. Blue lake beans are also perfect for quick pickling or canning. Their flavor pairs well with fresh herbs, citrus, nuts, raisins, hard cheeses, lemon, tomatoes and summer squash.
Geography/History
Blue Lake beans received their given name as they were originally cultivated in the early part of the 20th century in the Blue Lake District near Ukiah, California. They were brought to Oregon in 1923 where they were extensively researched, resulting in the development of the new string-less bean varieties. The first commercial stringless Blue Lake bean variety was developed by Asgrow Company in 1962. There are dozens of hybrids and sub-varieties that represent the original Blue Lake bean with better yields, disease resistance and adaptability to multiple climates. One Blue Lake bush bean plant can provide multiple harvests over an entire growing season.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Project Wildlife | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
Tender Greens-Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 310-954-1415 |
Il Dandy | San Diego CA | 609-373-5917 |
Matt Johnson | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
The Coal Bunker | Fallbrook CA | 619-218-4102 |
Thai One On | Carlsbad CA | 760-500-8674 |
Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
The Butchery | San Diego CA | 858-345-1524 |
Hapi Fish Restaurant | Encinitas CA | 760-452-7245 |
Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619-295-7275 |
Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
10 Barrel Brewing Co. | San Diego CA | 619-886-2743 |
Himitsu | La Jolla CA | 858-345-0220 |
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-7722 |
Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
St. Paul's Plaza | Chula Vista CA | 619-788-8570 |
Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-721-3737 |
Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-670-5807 |
Capri Blu 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-673-5100 |
Sushi Ota | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
Iron Pig Alehouse | San Diego CA | 619-885-3718 |
Hane | San Diego CA | 619-339-6438 |
Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
Pacific Coast Spirits | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
Orens Fine Foods | San Diego CA | 510-910-2298 |
Bud & Robs New Orleans Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-549-9002 |
Jujus Kitchen | Bonita CA | 619-471-5342 |
Poke Vida | San Diego CA | 215-868-6195 |
Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
Harumama Teriyaki & Bao | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5737 |
Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 858-531-8677 |
Ron Oliver | San Diego | 619-295-3172 |
Drew Lopez | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
Green Door Cafe | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8886 |
Busy Bee Cook For Me | San Diego CA | 858-405-5372 |
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Fresno Evergreen
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 232 days ago, 6/10/20 Sharer's comments : Gorgeous blue lake beans from Fresno Evergreen ![]() ![]()
Tamai Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-805-240-6306 About 253 days ago, 5/20/20 Sharer's comments : Blue Lakes are now in Season from Tamai Family Farms ![]() ![]()
Tamai Family Farms
Near San Diego, California, United States1-805-240-6306 About 254 days ago, 5/19/20 Sharer's comments : Fresh Young Blue Lake Beans from Gloria Tamai Family Farms. Come down to Specialty Produce to get the first pick of the season! ![]() ![]()
Specialty
Near Santa Monica, California, United States619-295-3172 About 568 days ago, 7/10/19 Sharer's comments : Young and beautiful blue lake Beans from Gloria Tamai! ![]() ![]()
Pacific Ranch Market
Near Villa Park, California, United States7540 E Chapman Ave Orange CA 92869 714-639-9792 About 578 days ago, 6/30/19 ![]() ![]()
Specialty
Near Santa Monica, California, United States619-295-3172 About 596 days ago, 6/12/19 Sharer's comments : Bean Season is happening! ![]() ![]()
John Her Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United States559-313-6676 About 617 days ago, 5/22/19 Sharer's comments : Blue Lake Green Beans from Her Produce! ![]() About 635 days ago, 5/04/19 Sharer's comments : Blue Lake Green Beans from Kong Thao ![]() ![]()
Yasukochi Family Farms
Near Poway, California, United StatesOceanside CA 760-801-6627 About 649 days ago, 4/20/19 ![]() ![]()
Carnival Supermarket
Near National City, California, United States1750 E 8th Street, National City, Ca, 91950 619-474-5444 www.carnivalmarket.com About 692 days ago, 3/08/19 Sharer's comments : Blue Lake Beans spotted at Carnival Supermarket. ![]() ![]() About 704 days ago, 2/24/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh! |