Bean 'Oriental Yard-Long'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Oriental Yard-Long is thought of as tender, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date. A soil ph of between 6.0 and 6.8 is ideal for Oriental Yard-Long as it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Sow at a depth of approx. 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 3.9 inches (10.0 cm) between Bean plants. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Oriental Yard-Long about 14 days after your last frost date.

As Oriental Yard-Long is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

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