Description
China and India have been growing these purple 36” long beans for hundreds of years. They can be recognizable by a pod that is a dark, deep purple color. Sometimes weighs as much as 1.41 ounces and is around 20 inches long. When cooked, these beans turn black, are stringless, and tender.
- Ideal temperature: 60-80 F
- Full Sun
- Germination: 3-10 days
- Maturity: 80 days
- Seed depth: 1”
- Plant spacing: 4-6”
- Frost Hardy: No
- Vigna unguiculata subsp sesquipedalis
Growing Tips:
Grow your purple yard-long beans in a sunny spot with shelter from any possible high winds. In addition, your beans should be grown in an area that supports growth in a stable, secure manner. Erecting a trellis to grow yard-long beans is a good idea.
Companion Plants:
- Eggplant
- Cucumber
- Radishes
Avoid Planting with Plant:
- Garlic
- Leeks
- Onions
- Scallions
