Chinese Red Noodle Bean, aka Yard Long Beans (Vigna unguiculata subsp sesquipedalis)
Chinese Red Noodle Bean, aka Yard Long Beans (Vigna unguiculata subsp sesquipedalis)
Pole beans with red beans that can grow 2-3’ long! Must have this one!
Sun: Full sun for minimum 6 hours daily.
Soil: Yard long beans are not picky about soil pH, but they do best in a soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.
Water: Yardlong Beans respond well to irrigation but will also produce well under dry conditions. They are more drought resistant than the common bean. Be sure to not over-water. The most critical watering period is just prior to and during bloom.
Zones: 5 to 13.
Height/Spread: When mature Chinese red noodle beans reach 6 feet tall and 6 inches wide.