{"title":"Asparagus Beans","description":"Asparagus beans, also known as yardlong beans, are technically not beans at all, but are actually the same species as Southern peas (cowpeas). Like Southern peas, they perform exceptionally well in hot and humid climates like the American Southeast and Midwest. The climbing vines produce flowers that are great for pollinators, and loads of long, slender pods that can be used much like any green bean. Though still a bit of a novelty here in the states, asparagus beans are a major vegetable in many Southeast Asian cuisines, where they are a prized ingredient in a number of different stir-fries, curries, and soups.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"asparagus-bean-yard-long-red-seeded","title":"Asparagus Bean Seeds - Yard Long Red Seeded","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSold out for 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVigna unguiculata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOne of the true marvels of the bean world! These prolific vines grow slender, green pods up to two feet long, though they are most tender when harvested at about one foot. (The “yardlong” moniker is a slight exaggeration!) This variety is popular in Southeast Asia, for good reason - the vines thrive in heat and humidity and are resistant to many pests and diseases. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAsparagus beans are most often chopped into bite sized pieces and used in stir fries, where they really shine, but they can also be delicious steamed or used in soups. They’re so big you can even throw them straight on the grill!  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eDirect seed into the garden after all danger of frost has passed. Asparagus beans will need full sun and well-draining soil. Provide a trellis for these beans, as they can reach six to eight feet in height. Water well to ensure good germination. Once germinated, asparagus beans will need at least an inch of water per week. Consistently harvesting the pods will result in a long harvest window. Annual.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"- Asparagus Beans -","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38362011762857,"sku":"106-001-1-C","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/Bean_Asparagus_Yard-Long-Red-Seeded-2_web.jpg?v=1658866313"},{"product_id":"red-podded-asparagus-bean-organic","title":"Asparagus Bean Seeds - Red Podded, ORGANIC","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eVigna unguiculata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"latin\"\u003eBright, vibrant red color that stays when cooked! Quicker to mature than the green Yard Longs, the Red Podded variety are delicious and crisp. Add them to your next stir-fry or bean salad and sit back and wait for the compliments! We think everyone should be growing Asparagus beans!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"latin\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"latin\"\u003eOften called Yard Long Beans, Snake Beans, or Noodle Beans, it is obvious how they get the name. A popular bean in Asian cuisine, these thrive in hot and humid weather. Grown up a trellis like a pole bean, these are actually in the southern pea family. The plant will produce beans until the first frost and is a pollinator magnet.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"- Asparagus Beans -","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38329379520681,"sku":"106-003-1-G","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/Bean_Asparagus_Red_Podded_CD.jpg?v=1658866616"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/collections\/Bean_Asparagus_Yard-Long-Red-Seeded-2_web.jpg?v=1782487633","url":"https:\/\/sowtrueseed.mom\/collections\/asparagus-beans.oembed","provider":"Sow True Seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}