How to Grow Yardlong Beans

A warm-season fruiting for the home garden across the warmer US.

Yardlong Beans are a rewarding warm-season crop for backyard growers.

When to plant

Plant Yardlong Beans in spring once the soil has warmed and all frost has passed. In the warmest regions a second crop is possible in late summer. See your region on the yardlong beans page for exact timing.

Varieties

• Red Noodle, Striking long red pods (Baker Creek)
• Green Pod, Standard productive yardlong (Kitazawa/True Leaf Market)

How to grow it

• Sun & soil: full sun, rich well-drained soil with even moisture.
• Spacing: about 20 cm (8 in) between plants.
• Sowing: sow about 3 cm deep.
• Water: roughly 5 L per plant every 2 days in hot weather.

Pests & problems

Watch for Aphids and Bean fly. In humid regions, Anthracnose can appear, so space for airflow and water at the roots in the morning.

Harvest

Yardlong Beans are usually ready to harvest in roughly 8 weeks. Pick regularly to keep plants productive.

When to plant in your region

Pick your region to see exactly when to plant yardlong beans where you garden.

See also: Yardlong Beans in the plant library →

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