Red Yard Long, Heirloom Pole Bean Seeds

Red Yard Long, Heirloom Pole Bean Seeds — The Deep Red 18-Inch Bean That Keeps Its Color When Sautéed

Red Noodle or Yard Long beans are a well-known variety in southern China, celebrated for their unusual purple-red color and exceptional flavor. Deep red, 18-inch pods are delicious and nutritious — and remarkably, they keep most of their color when sautéed, making them as beautiful on the plate as they are in the garden. Long vines produce all summer and do well under many conditions. This vigorous, heat-tolerant plant will draw lots of attention to your home garden. Small red seeds. 80 days.

Why Grow Red Yard Long?

• Deep red 18-inch pods — striking and distinctive in the garden and kitchen
• Keeps color when sautéed — beautiful on the plate
• Heat-tolerant — produces all summer under many conditions
• Vigorous long vines — a genuine garden showstopper
• Nutritious and delicious — a staple of southern Chinese cuisine
• Open-pollinated — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Direct sow outdoors after last frost when soil has warmed to at least 65°F. Provide a trellis or support for long vines. Sow seeds 1 inch deep, 4–6 inches apart. Water consistently. Harvest at 12–18 inches for best flavor. Pick frequently for continuous production.

Days to maturity: 80 days
Packet size: ~10, 25, or 50 seeds
Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Pole Bean (Vigna unguiculata)
Pod length: ~18 inches
Sun: Full sun
USDA Zones: 3–12