Vigna, Yardlong Bean, Asparagus Bean 'Red Noodle'

Vignaunguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Vigna (VIG-nuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Arabi, Georgia

Waynesboro, Mississippi

Arnold, Missouri

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Gardener's Notes:

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Arnold, MO | February 2013 | positive

During the past 2 summers we planted both the "Green Noodle" and the "Red Noodle" beans. The "Red Noodle" produced beans much earlier th...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | September 2005 | neutral

A red podded cultivar.

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