Vigna, Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean 'Orient Wonder'

Vignaunguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Vigna (VIG-nuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | July 2005 | neutral

From Sakata, which offers this description: " Orient Wonder is a type of pole bean. It is sometimes called "Asparagus Bean" or "Yard Long...Read More

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