Vigna, Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean 'Farmers 101'

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
Fuchsia (red-purple)
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

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | February 2008 | neutral

From Known You Seed, which offers this information: "Plant is early, tolerant to humidity and heat, has few branches, and can set pods un...Read More

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