Yard-Long Bean

Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis

Freshly harvested Yard-Long Beans
Freshly harvested Yard-Long Beans
Difficulty:Intermediate
Category:Vegetables
Total Growth Time:65 days
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About This Plant

The Yard-Long Bean, also known as the Asparagus Bean or Chinese Long Bean, is a warm-season, vining legume cultivated for its long, edible green pods. It is a vigorous climber that thrives in hot, humid climates and requires trellising or support.

Also known as: Asparagus Bean, Chinese Long Bean, Snake Bean, Bodi

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How to Grow Yard-Long Bean

Learn how to grow Yard-Long Bean from seed to harvest in 65 days. Intermediate difficulty. Complete nutrient guide, pH/EC requirements, and growing conditions for hydroponics, soil & greenhouse.

Nutrient Requirements by Growth Stage

NPK Ratio:120-35-205
N (veg)
110-130 ppm
P (veg)
30-40 ppm
K (veg)
180-230 ppm

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Hydroponic System Compatibility

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