Description
(80-85 Days)
Oriental Yard Long Beans(aka Asparagus Bean) are a wonderful and unique Asian heirloom! This prolific variety produces green bean pods that grow to be 12-36 inches They are super adaptable and resilient and can be grown in various climates and soil types. They are tasty and perfect for almost any cuisine!
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 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 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.
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