General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Plant Height: vines up to 10 - 12 feet
Fruit: Edible to birds
Uses: Vegetable
Edible Parts: Fruit
Propagation: Seeds: Depth to plant seed: 1 inch
Sow in situ
Other info: Dark green 16" pods. Sow after soil is warm (best germination at 65-85 F). Plants prefer warmth. Thin to 7" spacing. Harvest while thnner than a pencil.

Alternative cultivar names:
  • 'Qing-Long'
  • 'Ching-Long'
  • 'name means "The Pure Dragon"'

Common names
  • Yardlong Bean
  • Asparagus Bean
  • Southern Pea

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