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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 80 days
Family: Fabaceae
Type: Yard Long Bean, Pole Bean (Learn More)
Native: Africa
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 6'–8' vines
Variety Info: Yard Long bean is so named because the long, slender pods can reach almost a yard in length, though they are best at 12"–18" long, before seeds start to enlarge. Long, slender, round, stringless pods hang in pairs. Commonly called a bean because it is grown and eaten like snap beans, Yard Long beans are of a different species and actually more closely related to Southern cowpea or black-eyed pea as well as mung beans. Beautiful purple flowers open in the morning beginning in midsummer.
Attributes: Heat Tolerant, Frost Sensitive
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 65°F, ideally 70°–85°F. Successive Sowings: Every 7 to 14 days up to 80 days before your average first fall frost date. NOTE: In very hot summer areas, skip sowing as high heat approaches; temperatures consistently above 90°F will prevent beans from forming.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended; bean seedlings are sensitive to root disturbance.
Days to Emerge: 6–12 days
Seed Depth: 1"
Seed Spacing: 1 seed every 6"
Row Spacing: 36"
Thinning: Not required
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Growing Info
Harvesting: Yard long beans are ready to pick when the pod snaps or breaks in half cleanly. This is when seeds have just begun to form and the pods are several inches long (depending on the variety). Hold stem with one hand and the pod with the other hand to avoid pulling off branches, which will continue to produce. Harvesting early and often will stimulate flower production for more beans. At seasonÆs end, plants are great compost material if they are disease-free.
- AnaVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/25/25Delicious and easy to grow!
Can't wait to order more 🤗 so yummy and tender when cooked
Here is a picture in my picadillo!
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests7/25/25Hey Ana,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled that you found the Orient Wonder Pole Yard Long Beans delicious and easy to grow. Your picadillo looks amazing - what a creative way to use them! We love seeing how our customers enjoy their harvest in the kitchen. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Toni H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/3/245 Stars
Love your seeds
Which best describes you as a gardener? Expert - Russell W.Verified BuyerRated 2 out of 5 stars8/10/242 Stars
These seeds only had two germinate, but this is the only time I’ve had issues with an entire packet
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertBIBotanical Interests8/10/24Hey Russell,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Barbara d.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars8/5/241 Star
Of course, it could be my growing conditions, but...
I've grown long beans every few years for about 10 years. I always germinate seed in damp bag before planting directly into the ground. The plants were always very healthy and high producing.
Weather has been perfect for been growing this year in San Luis Obispo,Ca
These seeds didn't germinate well, and about 25% of the leaves have yellowing or curling. Fungus, I imagine.
Nothing else in my gqrden has this fungus.
Plants are growing slowly. I just got the first flower bud after being in the ground for about 2 months. Maybe normal for this variety. Time will tell if I get a good crop.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Toni H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/12/245 Stars
I love ordering from BI. They are prompt and seeds come well packed in a cute box that I can keep my seeds in. And the yard long beans are a favorite of ours - only place we can get them.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate