{"product_id":"yard-long-bean-seeds","title":"Yard Long Imported Beans - Vegetable Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eYard Long Imported Beans - Vegetable Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFabaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth and Southeast Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-3 m climbing vine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun, 6+ hours daily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular, deep watering; keep soil moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained loamy soil rich in organic matter, pH 6-7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow nitrogen; add compost and a phosphorus boost at flowering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Direct sow seeds 2-3 cm deep, spacing 15-20 cm apart at the base of a tall trellis or net. Germination takes \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;7-14 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; 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 \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;50-60 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;, while still smooth; frequent picking keeps the plant producing for weeks.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the best sowing season for yard long bean in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow from spring through the monsoon (March to August) when temperatures are warm. As a heat-loving crop it grows poorly in cold weather, so avoid mid-winter sowing in North India.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan yard long bean be grown in containers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a deep 12-15 inch pot with a tall trellis or netting. With full sun and regular watering, a couple of vines on a balcony or terrace give a steady supply of pods.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51054696759542,"sku":"SED-VEG-YARD-001","price":59.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-yard-long-imported-beans-vegetable-seeds-16969135554700.jpg?v=1782716266","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/yard-long-bean-seeds","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}