Asparagus bean
VarietyVigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis
Also called Yard-long bean, yardlong bean, long-podded cowpea, Chinese long bean, snake bean, long string bean, Vigna unguiculata sesquipedalis
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Fact sheet
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from Bean · “Seeds generally germinate in soil temperatures between 60 and 80°F, with germination time ranging from 6 to 10 days, depending on the temperature” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide
“Days to Maturity 60” — Asparagus Bean Growing Guide — SproutSmart
“Germination Temp (°F) 70” — Asparagus Bean Growing Guide — SproutSmart
“Light: Full Sun·Maturity: 60 Days·Habit: Clumping” — Asparagus Bean Growing Guide — SproutSmart
from Bean · “Snap beans need consistent moisture, especially during flowering and pod formation” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide
from Bean · “The optimal soil pH for growth is between 5.8 and 6.6” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide
“Zone 7b” — Asparagus Bean Growing Guide — SproutSmart
from Bean · “Bush types are seeded 2 - 4 inches in the row” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide
from Bean · “Bush beans grow into compact plants about 1 to 2 feet tall” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide
from Bean · “Looking to get started by growing your own bean seed?” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide
“pick young when pencil-thin and still flexible” — Yardlong Bean (Asparagus bean) care guide | Growli
“tender, ribbon-long pods unfurl with a silken snap and a delicately sweet, green-bean flavor” — Asparagus Bean Growing Guide — SproutSmart
“Mildly toxic to pets” — Yardlong Bean (Asparagus bean) care guide | Growli
“high humidity suits it provided airflow is good” — Yardlong Bean (Asparagus bean) care guide | Growli
“Asparagus bean is often hit by aphids and leaf-feeding caterpillars, which can stunt growth and reduce pod quality.” — Asparagus Bean Growing Guide — SproutSmart
“Avoid overhead watering to reduce fungal leaf issues, and remove heavily affected leaves early to slow spread.” — Asparagus Bean Growing Guide — SproutSmart
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Where this comes from
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Asparagus bean
- Fact sheet: 7 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrowers Librarian