Orient Wonder

Tuesday, 27 October 2009 12:24

This variety of yard long bean produces bright green, long, slender pods with brown-red seeds. Beans are best harvested when 15"-18" long. Thrives in heat, but sets better in cool or drier weather than similar varieties. These stringless beans are highly prized in Asia because of their sweet, tender pods. Cut into 2" sections and deep fry, stir-fry, steam or add to soup. This type of bean is used in the popular Szechwan dish called "dry-fried beans." Use them in place of string beans. •    Maturity: Approx. 70 days •    Planting season: Late spring to early summer •    Height: 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) •    Spacing: 6-9 in. (15-22 cm) •    Growth Habit: Climbing •    Sun Exposure: Full Sun Go to table of bean varieties