Vigna, Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean 'Black Seeded Snake Bean'

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
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
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2006 | neutral

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