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Red Yard Long Bean Seeds

Vigna unguiculata

5.00 (4 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Yard long beans thrive in heat and humidity, and should be direct sown when the weather stays fairly warm and the soil temperature reaches at least 75 degrees F. Make sure the soil is rich and deeply worked; these beans like full sun. Plant Red Yard Long bean seeds 1" deep and 3" apart, later thinning to 6-8" apart. The rows should be spaced 3-4' apart. Keep the ground moist until germination, which should occur within 7-10 days.

Growing: This type of bean needs to be trained on a trellis of at least 7' to support its vigorous vining habit; tepee or trellis structures of bamboo or chicken wire often work well. Yard long beans prefer high temperatures, so if cold weather threatens protection may be needed. Since dry weather stunts the growth of the pods, water the plants if the soil completely dries out. Watch out for aphids and mites, which can be a problem.

Harvesting: Yard long beans will be ready to harvest about 60 days after planting. For best taste and tenderness, pick these beans for fresh eating at a length of 15-20". Since the beans grow very quickly, check the vines often. Fully mature beans can be dried and used as soup beans. Fresh beans are best used immediately, but will keep in the refrigerator for several days.

Seed Saving: Allow the pods to mature fully and dry on the vine. If frost or rainy weather threatens before your beans are dry, pull the plants and allow them to continue drying under shelter. A good method for drying is to hang them upside down from their roots until the seeds rattle in the pods and are very hard. They should be completely dry 10-15 days later. Remove Red Yard Long bean seeds from the pods by hand, or thresh them by putting them in a bag and applying a heavy weight. Store Chinese Long beans seeds in a cool, dry place for up to 3 years.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Vigna unguiculata

Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Warm Season

USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Seeds per Ounce: 200

Planting Method: Direct Sow

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 80 Inches

Color: Red

Red Yard Long Bean Seeds 5.0
Review By Richard Sarabia

Red Yard long bean seed delivery

The seeds arrived in a few days. I will be planting them when the weather gets warmer, hopefully by the end of this week. Nice packaging.

Red Yard Long Bean Seeds 5.0
Review By Heidi Weinert

Timely and complete!

I was happy to get my whole order.

Red Yard Long Bean Seeds 5.0
Review By Ruby

red yard long bean seeds

Your web site is easy to use and I always get my order fast. I can't wait to grow your beautiful beans. Ruby

Red Yard Long Bean Seeds 5.0
Review By George Hoffmann

Great service

Thanks for the speedy service, especially in these times where many suppliers are backed up with orders. I immediately was able to get these planted and I can't wait to try these.

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DESCRIPTION

These beans make an unusual addition to your garden, with their deep maroon color and extreme length. Due to their tenderness and unique taste, they are well suited to salads and stir-fries and are a popular vegetable in Asian dining. These grow best in a hot, humid climate, and take about 80 days until harvest.
The yard long bean, often known as the Chinese long bean, originates in southern Asia; Carl Linnaeus first noted its presence in the New World in 1763. Actually a member of the cowpea family, they closely resemble green beans with a slightly more intense flavor and denser texture. Yard long beans have been a popular ingredient in Asian stir fries and other vegetable dishes for centuries. These beans also have a loyal following in the Mediterranean region, being known in Napes as "faiolo e maccarone," or "beans and macaroni," because of their noodle-like appearance.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Yard long beans thrive in heat and humidity, and should be direct sown when the weather stays fairly warm and the soil temperature reaches at least 75 degrees F. Make sure the soil is rich and deeply worked; these beans like full sun. Plant Red Yard Long bean seeds 1" deep and 3" apart, later thinning to 6-8" apart. The rows should be spaced 3-4' apart. Keep the ground moist until germination, which should occur within 7-10 days.

Growing: This type of bean needs to be trained on a trellis of at least 7' to support its vigorous vining habit; tepee or trellis structures of bamboo or chicken wire often work well. Yard long beans prefer high temperatures, so if cold weather threatens protection may be needed. Since dry weather stunts the growth of the pods, water the plants if the soil completely dries out. Watch out for aphids and mites, which can be a problem.

Harvesting: Yard long beans will be ready to harvest about 60 days after planting. For best taste and tenderness, pick these beans for fresh eating at a length of 15-20". Since the beans grow very quickly, check the vines often. Fully mature beans can be dried and used as soup beans. Fresh beans are best used immediately, but will keep in the refrigerator for several days.

Seed Saving: Allow the pods to mature fully and dry on the vine. If frost or rainy weather threatens before your beans are dry, pull the plants and allow them to continue drying under shelter. A good method for drying is to hang them upside down from their roots until the seeds rattle in the pods and are very hard. They should be completely dry 10-15 days later. Remove Red Yard Long bean seeds from the pods by hand, or thresh them by putting them in a bag and applying a heavy weight. Store Chinese Long beans seeds in a cool, dry place for up to 3 years.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Vigna unguiculata

Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Warm Season

USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Seeds per Ounce: 200

Planting Method: Direct Sow

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 80 Inches

Color: Red

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 4 reviews
5.0

Review By Richard Sarabia

Red Yard long bean seed delivery

The seeds arrived in a few days. I will be planting them when the weather gets warmer, hopefully by the end of this week. Nice packaging.

5.0

Review By Heidi Weinert

Timely and complete!

I was happy to get my whole order.

5.0

Review By Ruby

red yard long bean seeds

Your web site is easy to use and I always get my order fast. I can't wait to grow your beautiful beans. Ruby

5.0

Review By George Hoffmann

Great service

Thanks for the speedy service, especially in these times where many suppliers are backed up with orders. I immediately was able to get these planted and I can't wait to try these.