Yardlong Bean (Asparagus Bean, Snake Bean, Chinese Long Bean) 100 Seeds

Kurosanjaku Vigna unguiculata subsp sesquipedalis Yardlong Bean, also called Chinese Long Bean, is a vigorous climbing annual and the plant begins to produce long pods, ranging from 14 to 30 inches, 60 days after sowing. The pods hang in pairs that should be picked for vegetable uses before matured. Yardlong Bean is a subtropical/tropical plant and is widely grown in Southeastern Asia, Thailand and Southern China. It is a very interesting plant to grow - you almost need to check/harvest long beans everyday because they grow very quick in warm climates. It is, however, sensitive to the temperature and grows relatively slow in mild/cold environments. Like to grow common beans, it is recommended to rotate the planting locations every year for getting the best results - do not repeat planting at the same spots within 3-4 years. Edible pods are very crisp, tender and delicious. Long beans are cut into shorter sections and cooked like common green beans. There are many varieties grown in the Orient and they are generally identified by the color of the matured seeds. Warm season annual Yard long beans are sometimes called Asparagus beans or Chinese Long beans. This fast growing, high yielding variety thrives in the heat. It is a black seeded variety and is one of the most popular varieties grown. These extra long dark green stringless beans are highly prized because of their sweet and crunchy pods. Approx. 100 seeds in packet. Maturity: Approx. 75 days Planting season: Late spring to summer USDA Hardiness Zone -First Frost Date- Last Frost Date Zone 1 -July 15th -June 15th Zone 2 -August 15th- May 15th Zone 3 -September 15th May 15th Zone 4 -September 15th May 15th Zone 5 -October 15th April 15th Zone 6 -October 15th April 15th Zone 7 -October 15th April 15th Zone 8 -November 15th March 15th Zone 9 -December 15th February 15th Zone 10 -December 15th January 31st (sometimes earlier) Zone 11 -No frost. No frost.