YARD LONG BEAN

Other Name: Chinese long bean

Height: 8 – 12 ft. tall.

Where To Plant: Long beans need full sun, to do well. They need a long, warm period to grow and start setting flowers, so don’t be surprised if they don’t take off until the temperature heats up and stays there.

When To Plant: Long beans prefer warm summers for maximum production.

How To Plant: Sow seeds about 1 in. deep, spaced about 6 in. apart. In warm zones, you can succession plant 2 to 3 times, at 2 week intervals, and also plant a late summer or fall crop.