Asparagus Green Podded, Bean Seeds

Asparagus Green Podded Bean Seed

Extra-long green pods mature surprisingly quickly
Crisp beans reward harvest before seeds swell
Heat-loving vines climb beyond eight feet
Trellising keeps slender pods straighter

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Key Attributes

Botanical Name

Vigna unguiculata

Days to maturity

58 Days

Sun

Full Sun

About Asparagus Green Podded, Bean Seed, Bean Seed

A beautifully bright and vibrant green bean that grows extra long when mature! Matures quick and has a delicious and crisp bite. Extra-long green pods mature surprisingly quickly. Crisp beans reward harvest before seeds swell. Heat-loving vines climb beyond eight feet. Trellising keeps slender pods straighter.

Growing details

Planting

Sow Depth

Days to Germination

4–10 days

In-row plant spacing

4-6"

Row Spacing

24"

Plant profile

Maturity

Summer

Life Cycle

Annual

Plant Height

Above 96 inches

Growth Habits

Climbing

Type

Yard Long Beans, Snap Beans

Seed & variety

Seeds Per Ounce

100

Bean Seed Color

Brown

Seed Type

Open Pollinated

Growing Season

Warm-Season Crop

Before Planting

Beans need warm, well-drained soil and should be sown where they will grow. Rotate away from legumes, remove weeds, and install poles or trellises before planting climbing types to avoid later root damage.

Planting

Direct sow beans after frost danger has passed and the soil is at least 60°F; warmer soil produces faster, more uniform emergence. Keep the seedbed evenly moist but not saturated, since cold wet soil encourages seed rot. Beans generally resent transplanting. Leave bush beans 2–4 inches apart and pole beans 4–6 inches apart beside their support.

Watering

Keep soil uniformly moist during germination, flowering, and pod expansion. Water deeply at the base when the surface dries; drought causes blossom drop and misshapen pods, while wet foliage favors disease.

Fertilizer

Inoculated beans usually fix adequate nitrogen. Add phosphorus or potassium only from soil-test results, and avoid high-nitrogen fertilizer that produces vines at the expense of pods.

Harvesting

Pick snap beans while pods are firm, crisp, and filled but before seeds bulge prominently. Harvest every few days while holding the stem to avoid damage. Leave dry beans until pods become brown and brittle.

Tips

Do not cultivate deeply around shallow roots or handle plants while foliage is wet. Pick snap beans frequently before seeds bulge, and remove old plants rather than composting them if bacterial disease is evident.

AVG. Seeding Rate

500 seeds/100'

Pests & Diseases

Anthracnose, bacterial blights, rust, white mold, root rots, and mosaic viruses are common bean diseases. Look for dark sunken pod lesions, water-soaked spots, rust pustules, white cottony growth, or mottled distorted leaves. Plant certified disease-free seed, rotate beans, avoid handling wet foliage, space rows for airflow, and remove virus-infected plants.

Mexican bean beetles, aphids, leafhoppers, cutworms, and spider mites may attack beans. Inspect leaf undersides, handpick beetles, use collars on young plants, and avoid handling foliage when wet.