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BEAN Climbing Snake Black Seeded - Vigna unguiculata

Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis

NZ Prohibited

Stock: Out Of Stock

SKU Code: V 304

Other names: Yard (Metre) long beans

Family: Fabaceae

Characteristics: Annual climbing legume  2-3m

Seed per packet: 15

A fast growing Asian variety of bean that produces an abundance of thin long green stringless pods containing black beans.

Pods can grow to 50-60 cm but are best picked around 30cm when the seed is smaller and more flavoursome. Good steamed, stir-fried, in curries and in salads.  Can be eaten fresh as whole pod fresh or cooked.

Tropical: Year Round
Temperate: Spring to Late Summer
Cold: Mid-Spring to Mid-Summer

Sow: 25mm deep.
Soaking seed overnight prior to sowing helps with the up-take of moisture for germination. Best sown direct in growing position in moist soil.
Germination: 10-14 days.
Plant space: 10cm
Row space: 50cm
Maturity: 8-10 weeks

Feed with a soluble fertiliser every two weeks for stronger plants.

Adaptable to most good garden soils, prefers an open sunny position.

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