Yard Long Bean - Akasanjaku

Yard Long Bean - Akasanjaku

Yard long beans are sometimes called Asparagus beans or Chinese Long beans. This highly prized sweet variety produces light green, long, round string-less pods that grow 12-16" long. The dry beans of this variety are a red color. This strong plant thrives on heat and is easy to grow. 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 pods while still smooth, tender, about the diameter of a pencil, and 12-16" long. This type of bean is used in the popular Szechwan dish Dry Fried Beans. They are very crisp, tender and delicious. Try in recipes that use snap beans. Prepare by cutting into 2" sections.

Seeds Per Package:

• 5 g packet - Approximately 30 Seeds
• 4 oz - Approximately 720 Seeds
• 1 lb - Approximately 2,880 Seeds
• 5 lb - Approximately 14,400 Seeds