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Growing Yu Long Noodle Kin Yard Long Beans in the Vegetable Garden
Planting begins once the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed sufficiently. Seeds should be sown directly into well-drained, fertile soil at a depth of one inch. They should be spaced about four inches apart along a trellis or eight to ten inches apart if using individual stakes. If opting for tripods, plant four to six seeds near each pole, thinning to the three strongest plants. Installing support structures at the time of planting is crucial to prevent damage to the young vines as they grow. These beans thrive in sunny locations with rich, well-amended soil. Compost or a balanced fertilizer should be incorporated into the soil prior to planting to provide essential nutrients.
Consistent watering is vital to ensure healthy growth. The soil should remain evenly moist but never waterlogged. Mulching around the base of the plants can help retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. Fertilizer applications should continue during the growing season, using compost or a balanced fertilizer as a side dressing to promote vigorous vines and pod production. Yard-long beans benefit from companion planting with crops like spinach or arugula, which can help improve overall garden productivity. These fast-growing beans require regular maintenance to guide their vines along supports and ensure proper spacing.
Harvesting Yu Long Noodle Kin Yard Long Beans
Harvest when pods are smooth, tender, pencil-thin, and 12-30 inches long. Waiting too long to harvest can produce tougher beans as the seeds mature. Pods should be harvested with scissors or a sharp knife to avoid damaging the plant. Regular harvesting stimulates continued pod production throughout the growing season. This bean is meant to be eaten fresh as a snap variety, with the entire pod being tender and edible.
About Yu Long Noodle Kin Yard Long Bean Garden Seeds
Alternate Names: 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, and tseng dou.
Yo Long Noodle Kin Yard Long Beans originate in China, where they are regularly grown and eaten.
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Yu Long Noodle Kin Yard Long Bean Seeds Per Package:
- 7 g - Wholesale - Approximately 44 Seeds
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