Yard Long Pole Bean Seeds (Organic)

Yard Long Pole Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is an organic, fast-growing tender annual pole bean, also called Asparagus Bean. This high-yielding vining variety from subtropical Asia thrives in heat, producing slender, stringless dark green pods up to 18 inches long with a crisp texture and mild, sweet flavor.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Phaseolus vulgaris, tender annual pole bean
• Type: Organic, Non-GMO, open vining habit
• Days to maturity: 70 to 80 days
• Germination: 6 to 12 days at 60 to 85 degrees F soil temperature
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1 inch
• Spacing after thinning: 4 to 6 inches
• Height at maturity: 8 feet or more
• Approx. seeds per pack: 50 (1,542 per 1/2 lb bulk)

Best for

• Hot-climate gardens where many beans struggle
• Trellised or pole-supported vertical growing
• Long-season harvests with repeat picking
• Stir-fries, sauteing, and fresh salads
• Adding nitrogen to garden soil as a legume

How to grow

Sow seeds 1 inch deep once soil reaches 60 to 85 degrees F, in a full-sun bed with well-draining soil. Provide a sturdy trellis or pole, since vines can climb to 8 feet or more. Thin plants to 4 to 6 inches apart and harvest pods regularly to encourage continued production throughout the warm season.

Flavor profile

Sweet, crunchy, and stringless with a mild flavor that holds its crisp texture in stir-fries and sautes.

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