Vigna, Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean 'Liana'

Vignaunguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Vigna (VIG-nuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
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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Erwin, TN (Zone 7a) | March 2004 | positive

I like this one - this one is day neutral -it produces beans all year round in my greenhouse-this is the best one of these I have tried--...Read More

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