
- An excellent variety for home gardeners, the Asparagus Red bean is reliable and trouble-free as it grows showy pods up to 2 feet long.
77 Days to maturity. Vigna unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis. Organic Red Podded Yardlong Bean Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom, high yielding, heat tolerant, pole, snap, specialty bean. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. The Red Podded Yardlong Bean, also known as Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis, is a unique and exotic legume with rich, red-colored pods. This bean variety is an heirloom, valued for its high yield, heat tolerance, and drought resilience, making it especially suitable for hot climates. It’s a pole-type, Asian-origin bean often recognized for its long, thin pods, which can grow up to 2 feet or more. Sometimes called "Chinese Long Bean" or "Yardlong Bean," this plant thrives as a specialty bean in various cuisines worldwide due to its mild flavor and versatility. ~200 seeds/oz.