Snake bean 'Purple podded yard long'

Vigna unguiculata sesquipedalis

How to grow Snake bean 'Purple podded yard long'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Purple podded yard long is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Purple podded yard long needs a sandy soil with a ph of 6.0 to 6.8 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing Purple podded yard long from seed

Aim to sow 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 3.9 inches (10.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 16°C / 61°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Purple podded yard long about 14 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting Purple podded yard long

Purple podded yard long is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Purple podded yard long