Yardlong, Pole Bean (Vigna unguiculata)

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Yardlong beans are a subspecies of the cowpea, an annual legume that is an important crop in many warm regions of the world. Yardlong beans are related to black-eyed peas, and they go many names, including Chinese long beans, asparagus beans, pea beans, and snake beans. Yardlong beans live up...
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Yardlong beans are a subspecies of the cowpea, an annual legume that is an important crop in many warm regions of the world. Yardlong beans are related to black-eyed peas, and they go many names, including Chinese long beans, asparagus beans, pea beans, and snake beans. Yardlong beans live up to their name, they are usually eaten before they reach their mature size. They are especially popular in Chinese and other Asian cuisines, with a taste that is less astringent than string beans.

Botanical Name: Vigna Unguiculata 

Common Name: Yardlong, Pole Bean 

Size at Maturity: 96″-144″

Days to Maturity: 80-90 Days

Light Requirement: Full Sun 

Planting Time: Spring, after the last frost 

Sowing Method: Direct Sow 

Planting Depth: 1-1½″ 

Plant Spacing: 3″

Ships: Year-round

Average Seeds Per Ounce: Approx. 80

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