Fabacées • Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis

Kilometer Climbing Bean - Organic

"Long pods swaying in the sun, like green ribbons suspended between sky and vegetable garden."

$4.49

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Yardlong beans, also known as asparagus beans, are a plant that never goes unnoticed. As soon as they establish themselves, they transform the garden into a vertical stage, where long, slender, elegant pods hang in verdant cascades. Some reach impressive lengths, sometimes nearly a meter, giving the plant an almost sculptural appearance.

Native to the tropical regions of Asia and Africa, this bean belongs to the large family of climbing legumes adapted to warm climates. Its mild flavor is reminiscent of both green beans and asparagus, especially when harvested young. It is at this stage that its texture is at its most tender and enjoyable in cooking.

In the garden, the asparagus bean is a vigorous and expansive plant. It requires sturdy supports to fully express its potential, as it can climb up to three or four meters high. When it receives warmth, plenty of sunshine, and regular watering, it produces abundantly over a long period.

In the ecumene, yardlong beans are particularly valued for their ability to combine productivity, aesthetics, and culinary uses. They integrate naturally into vertical gardens, living trellises, or temporary structures, where they serve as both a food source and a design element. When cultivated with care, they reward the gardener with a generous and spectacular harvest, provided they pay close attention during the picking process.

  • Growing climate: Very hot season
  • Sowing difficulty level: Easy germination
  • Care required: Plant requires special care
  • Growth: Very vigorous, rapid growth in height

Note: Extra-long pods (50 to 90 cm), tender and flavorful

Yardlong beans are highly prized in Asian and tropical cuisines. Harvested young, they are tender, crisp, and slightly sweet. They are perfect for stir-fries, quick stir-fries, curries, and stews, where they retain their texture well.

Its long pods are easily cut into pieces and absorb the flavors of sauces and spices well. Regular harvesting is essential, as overripe pods quickly become fibrous and lose their delicate texture.

Kilometer Climbing Bean - Organic

$4.49

$4.49

Ecumene sowing advice

Type of sowing

Semis intérieur - extérieur

Germination time

7-10 jours

Germination temperature

21° à 27° celcius

Sowing depth

Semis à 2-3 cm de profondeur

Transplantation

Transplantation difficile

Technical

Semis en ligne

Growing conditions

Distance between plants

  • 25 cm

Distance between rows

  • 100 cm

Hardiness zone

Zone-4b

Optimal brightness

Plante de soleil

soil texture

  • Sol meuble (limoneux)

Soil moisture

  • Sol frais et bien drainé

Soil fertility

Plante peu exigeante en compost à dominance bactérienne

optimal soil pH

  • pH peu acide

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