Vigna, Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean 'Yardlong Black'

Vignaunguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Vigna (VIG-nuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
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Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
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Other details
Soil pH requirements
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

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

Orange Beach, Alabama

Williamsburg, Ohio

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Williamsburg, OH | March 2010 | positive

My husband picked these up, and I thought they would be a flop, to my surprise I loved growing them. They went up 8ft poles and over by m...Read More

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