Yard Long Beans Planting Guide

Yard long beans are a tropical legume that produces slender pods up to 24 inches long. They are a staple in Southeast Asian cooking and thrive in hot weather.

Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis · Vegetable · Fabaceae family · 55–80 days to maturity

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Where Can You Grow Yard Long Beans?

Zone Compatibility for Yard Long Beans Zones 5a – 11b

1a 1b 2a 2b 3a 3b 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b 10a 10b 11a 11b 12a 12b 13a 13b

Ideal (data available) Suitable Marginal Not recommended

Planting Dates by Zone

Zone	Start Indoors	Direct Sow	Transplant	Harvest
Zone 5a	Feb 28	May 2	May 9	Jul 4 – Aug 15
Zone 5b	Feb 21	Apr 25	May 2	Jun 27 – Aug 8
Zone 6a	Feb 13	Apr 17	Apr 24	Jun 19 – Jul 31
Zone 6b	Feb 6	Apr 10	Apr 17	Jun 12 – Jul 24
Zone 7a	Feb 4	Apr 1	Apr 8	Jun 3 – Jul 15
Zone 7b	Jan 28	Mar 25	Apr 1	May 27 – Jul 8
Zone 8a	Jan 18	Mar 15	Mar 22	May 17 – Jun 28
Zone 8b	Jan 7	Mar 4	Mar 11	May 6 – Jun 17
Zone 9a	Dec 30	Feb 10	Feb 17	Apr 14 – May 26
Zone 9b	Dec 14	Jan 25	Feb 1	Mar 29 – May 10
Zone 10a	Nov 20	Jan 1	Jan 8	Mar 5 – Apr 16
Zone 10b	Nov 20	Jan 1	Jan 8	Mar 5 – Apr 16
Zone 11a	Nov 20	Jan 1	Jan 8	Mar 5 – Apr 16
Zone 11b	Nov 20	Jan 1	Jan 8	Mar 5 – Apr 16

How to Plant Yard Long Beans

Planting Depth

15"

Between Plants

24"

Between Rows

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Consistent moisture produces the best results.

🧪 Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Prefers neutral to slightly acidic soil — ideal for most garden beds.

🗺️ Hardiness Zones

Zone 5a – 11b

📅 Days to Maturity

55–80 days

Quick-growing crop. Multiple plantings per season are possible.

👪 Plant Family

Fabaceae

Rotate with other families yearly to prevent soil-borne diseases. Don't plant in the same spot where Fabaceae family crops grew last year.

Succession Planting Yard Long Beans

Yard Long Beans matures in just 55–80 days, making it ideal for succession planting. In a typical 180-day growing season, you can get up to 3 successive plantings by sowing every 6.3 weeks.

Your actual succession count depends on your local frost dates. Enter your ZIP code to get personalized succession planting dates for your area.

Companion Planting for Yard Long Beans

✅ Good Companions

Corn Squash Summer

❌ Keep Away From

Onion Garlic

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Growing Tips for Yard Long Beans

Direct sow after soil is warm. Provide tall poles or trellising as vines can reach 8-10 feet. Harvest when pods are pencil-thick before seeds bulge. Cook quickly for best texture.

Saving Yard Long Beans Seeds

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to grow Yard Long Beans?

Yard Long Beans (Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis) takes 55 to 80 days from planting to harvest. Exact timing depends on your variety, growing conditions, and USDA zone.

What zones can Yard Long Beans grow in?

Yard Long Beans can be grown in USDA zones 5a through 11b. Use the planting calendar above to find the exact dates for your zone.

How much sun does Yard Long Beans need?

Growing Yard Long Beans requires Full Sun (6-8+ hours), Moderate — regular watering, and soil pH of 6 to 7.5.

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