Long Bean Seeds produce climbing or trailing plants with tender, crisp beans perfect for stir-fries, salads, and fresh consumption. These non-GMO seeds are easy to grow and thrive in home gardens, raised beds, or containers. Known for strong germination, rapid growth, and continuous fruiting, Long Beans are a productive and nutritious addition to any vegetable garden.
Features:
- Premium non-GMO Long Bean seeds
- Crisp, tender, and flavorful beans
- High germination and vigorous plant growth
- Suitable for gardens, raised beds, or containers
- Ideal for stir-fries, salads, and fresh consumption
Specifications
- Common Name: Long Bean
- Scientific Name: Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis
- Plant Type: Warm-season annual vine
- Seed Type: Non-GMO
- Heirloom: Not specified
- Organic: Not specified
- Growth Habit: Climbing or trailing vine
- Season: Spring through summer
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–11
- Light Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-draining soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
- Soil Temperature for Germination: 70–90°F
- Plant Spacing: 3–4 inches (thin seedlings if needed)
- Row Spacing: 18–24 inches
- Days to Maturity: 60–75 days
- Special Characteristics: High-yield, tender beans, suitable for trellis or vertical gardening
Planting Guide
- When to Plant:
- Sow seeds outdoors after last frost when soil is warm
- Can be started indoors 3–4 weeks before transplanting in cooler climates
- How to Plant:
- Sow seeds 1–2 inches deep in fertile, loose soil
- Provide trellis or vertical support for climbing varieties
- Sunlight:
- Full sun ensures vigorous growth and abundant fruiting
- Watering:
- Keep soil consistently moist, avoid waterlogging
- Mulch lightly to retain soil moisture
- Maintenance:
- Train vines onto trellis or supports for optimal growth
- Harvest beans regularly to encourage continuous production
- Harvesting:
- Pick beans when they are tender and fully elongated
- Frequent harvesting improves overall yield
