Yard Long Bean - Purple Mart Tsu In - 4 Oz ~720 Seeds - Non-GMO, Heirloom - Asian Garden Vegetable

Yard Long Bean - Purple Mart Tsu In. Heirloom, Vigna unguiculata subsp sesquipedalis. Also known as asparagus bean, banor, cai dou, chang dou, chang jiang dou, chang kong tau, cheung kong tau, Chinese long bean, dau dua, dau gok, dau que, diya mekaral, dow gauk, garter bean, hamtak, jiang dou, juroku sasage mame, kacang belut, kacang panjang, kacang panjang hijau, kacang perut ayam, lobia, otok, sasage, sitao, sitaw, snake bean, tau afuk yaou, tau fug yao, thua chin, tseng dou, yard long bean. 75-80 days. NonGMO. Warm season annual. Yard long beans have been cultivated for centuries in India and China. This variety is unusual and recognized for its rich deep dark purple color pod. A generous producer of about 20" long beans weighing about 40 grams. These beans are tender, string-less, and the bean's dark purple color turns black when cooked. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/ summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Train to climb a vertical support. Harvest when pods are smooth and tender. These beans may be used to replace string beans in any dish. Can be deep-fried, stir-fried, steamed or used in soups. Prepare beans by cutting into 2" sections and used with meats and other vegetables in quick stir-fry dishes. Approx 180 seeds / oz.