85 days. The Oriental Yard Long is a fascinating plant that produces pods that can grow to be anywhere from one to three feet long. Yard-long beans have a taste similar to that of a green bean, and the pods cook very quickly due to their shape. The plant can grow in a variety of climates, thriving in zones three to nine. Approx. 200 Seeds per oz
Growing Oriental Yard Long Bean Vegetable Garden Seeds
- Latin Name: Vigna unguiculata var. sesquipedalis
- Other Names:
- Days to Maturity: 85 days
- Hardiness Zone: 3-9
- Planting Depth: 2-3"
- Plant Spacing: 3-4"
- Row Spacing: 30-36"
- Growth Habit: Vine
- Soil Preference: Loose soil, PH level of 6 to 7 preferred, cannot germinate in cold soil so best to sow in late spring
- Temp Preference: Warmer
- Light Preference: Full sun is required.
- Pests/diseases: Susceptible to spider mites
- Color: Light green
- Flavor: Similar to green bean
- Seed Count
- 15 g Packet ~100 Seeds
- 4 Oz ~800 Seeds
Start by sowing the seeds two to three inches deep, with a space of three to four inches between plants. The Yard Long can tolerate acidic soils and will require full sun. Due to growing in the nature of a vine, a support, such as a trellis, will be needed. The pods will take two to three months to reach maturity, at which point they should be anywhere from one to three feet long. Once pods begin to reach this size, they should be harvested each day to encourage production on the vine.