Yard Long Imported Beans - Vegetable Seeds
Specifications
| Family |
Fabaceae |
| Native region |
South and Southeast Asia |
| Mature height |
2-3 m climbing vine |
| Growth rate |
Fast |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Full sun, 6+ hours daily |
| Watering |
Regular, deep watering; keep soil moist but not waterlogged |
| Soil / mix |
Well-drained loamy soil rich in organic matter, pH 6-7 |
| Fertilizer |
Low nitrogen; add compost and a phosphorus boost at flowering |
| Difficulty |
Easy |
Uses
<p>The tender pods are cooked in Indian stir-fries, dry sabzis, curries and sambar, or chopped into thoran and poriyal. As a legume it also fixes nitrogen and improves soil fertility.</p>
Growing tips
<p>Direct sow seeds 2-3 cm deep, spacing 15-20 cm apart at the base of a tall trellis or net. Germination takes <strong>7-14 days</strong> in warm soil. Provide sturdy vertical support as vines climb to 2-3 m. Pinch growing tips to encourage branching. Harvest pods young and tender at <strong>50-60 days</strong>, while still smooth; frequent picking keeps the plant producing for weeks.</p>