The French Climbing Asparagus Bean(also known as the yard-long bean, snake bean, or Chinese long bean) is a vigorous climbing annual vine producing exceptionally long, slender, and stringless green pods.
Plant Characteristics
Height:
Reaches a vigorous climbing height of 2.5 meters (about 8 feet).
Height:
Reaches a vigorous climbing height of 2.5 meters (about 8 feet).
- Pods:
- Slender, round, and thin pods growing up to 35 to 45 cm (and sometimes up to 75 cm) in length.
Texture & Taste:
- Crisp, tender, and entirely stringless when picked young, offering a mild and delicate flavor.
Growing Requirements
Climate: - Thrives best in warm, subtropical, or tropical climates; it is frost-tender and sensitive to cold weather.
Position:
- Requires a full sun location and protection from strong winds or frost.
- Support:
- Needs sturdy vertical supports such as canes, trellises, or stakes configured in wigwams or rows, similar to runner beans.
- Soil:
- Prefers moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter like well-rotted manure or compost.
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