Yard Long Beans (Red) Seeds

Description

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### **Yard Long Beans (Red): The Dazzling, Prolific Climber**

**Add a dramatic and exotic touch to your garden and your plate!**

Also known as Asparagus Beans or Snake Beans, Red Yard Long Beans are a spectacular and productive variety that is sure to become a talking point. As the name suggests, these beans grow to a remarkable length—often reaching 18 inches or more—and boast a stunning deep burgundy-red colour. Fast-growing and incredibly vigorous, this climbing plant will reward you with a continuous harvest of tender, delicious pods all summer long.

**Key Features:**

* **Striking Visual Appeal:** The vibrant red-purple pods are truly eye-catching, dangling like long, colourful ribbons from the vine. They create a beautiful and edible living screen on any trellis or fence.
* **Exceptional Length:** Pods consistently grow to **35-50 cm (14-20 inches)** long, and can even reach up to 60 cm (2 feet) in ideal conditions! Harvest them when they are the diameter of a pencil for the best texture.
* **Unique, Robust Flavour:** While similar in use to green beans, Red Yard Long Beans have a distinct, earthier and slightly more mushroom-like flavour. They are less sweet and more dense, holding their texture beautifully in stir-fries and curries.
* **Incredibly Prolific:** Once they start producing, you’ll be harvesting every few days. A few plants are all you need to feed a family and share with friends!

**Planting and Care Guide:**

* **Sowing Time:** Sow directly outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed up. They need warmth to germinate and thrive.
* **Position:** **Full sun** is essential for maximum growth and yield.
* **Soil:** Prefer fertile, well-draining soil enriched with plenty of compost.
* **Sowing Method:** Sow seeds 2-3 cm (1″) deep, spaced about 15-20 cm (6-8″) apart at the base of a strong support structure.
* **Support is a Must:** These are vigorous climbers that can reach 2-3 meters (8-10 feet) in height. Provide a sturdy trellis, fence, teepee, or netting for them to scramble up.
* **Watering:** Water regularly, especially once flowers and pods begin to form. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
* **Time to Harvest:** A very fast-growing crop! You can expect to start harvesting your first super-long beans in approximately **60-80 days** from sowing.

**Uses in the Kitchen:**
Red Yard Long Beans are a staple in Southeast Asian cuisine. Their firm texture makes them ideal for:
* **Stir-fries:** Their robust texture holds up perfectly to high-heat cooking. A classic dish is Thai-style stir-fried long beans with garlic and black bean sauce.
* **Curries and Stews:** Add them to your favourite coconut-based curries where they absorb flavour wonderfully.
* **Steaming:** Steam until tender-crisp and drizzle with a little sesame oil.
* **Pickling:** Pickle them whole for a stunning and tasty condiment.

**A Note on Colour:** The vibrant red colour fades to a deep green when cooked, but the fantastic flavour remains!

**Why Grow Red Yard Long Beans?**

* **High Yield:** One of the most productive beans you can grow.
* **Garden Architecture:** Quickly creates a beautiful, vertical green (and red!) screen.
* **Drought Tolerant:** Once established, they are more heat and drought-tolerant than common green beans.
* **Pest Resistant:** Typically less bothered by Mexican bean beetles than other bean varieties.

**Summary Table:**

| Feature | Description |
| :— | :— |
| **Type** | Tender Annual Climber |
| **Plant Height** | 2 – 3 meters (8 – 10 feet) |
| **Pod Colour** | Deep Burgundy-Red (turns green when cooked) |
| **Pod Length** | 35 – 50 cm (14 – 20 inches) |
| **Growth Habit** | Vigorous, Fast-Growing Vine |
| **Ideal For** | Vertical Gardening, Trellises, Fences |
| **Days to Maturity**| **60-80 days** |

**Transform your garden into a tropical paradise and enjoy a unique, abundant harvest. Grow the spectacular Red Yard Long Bean!**