Yardlong Bean (Vigna sesquipedalis 'Red Noodle') - Garden.org

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Plant Habit:	Herb/Forb
Life cycle:	Annual
Sun Requirements:	Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height:	6-10 feet vines
Fruit:	Showy
Fruiting Time:	Summer
Edible Parts:	Seeds or Nuts Fruit
Eating Methods:	Raw Cooked
Dynamic Accumulator:	Nitrogen fixer

Common names

Yardlong Bean
Asparagus Bean

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Location: Northeastern, Texas
Date: 2014-06-21

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Location: Northeastern, Texas
Date: 2014-07-06

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Location: Northeastern, Texas
Date: 2014-07-02

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Location: Waynesboro MS
Date: 2008-06-16
Red noodle to the right

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Location: My Northeastern Indiana Gardens - Zone 5b
Date: 2012-08-14

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Location: Northeastern, Texas
Date: 2014-06-29

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Courtesy Annie's Heirloom Seeds

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Comments:

Posted by Trish (Grapevine, TX - Zone 8a) on May 10, 2022 12:05 PM concerning plant:

The red beans even hold their color when cooked!

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Posted by SCurtis (Maryville, Tn - Zone 7a) on Aug 22, 2014 2:11 PM concerning plant:

These beans are drought and heat hardy. Very good in stir fries or fried with some olive oil. If picked young they even taste good raw. A great staple for any southern garden!

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