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VIGNA UNGUICULATA subsp. SESQUIPEDALIS - STRING BEAN.
Common name: changjiang dou, cheung kungtau, sitao, otok, zuyu roku sasage, yard long bean, asparagus bean, snake bean, peru bean, kouseband, string bean, kacang pajang, juroku-sasage.
Family: papilionaceae (fabaceae family). Asparagus bean is a annual climbing vine with large violet flowers and hanging pods; originally from south-east Asia. It must be cultured on a trellis. Yard long bean is closely related to cowpeas and is not a true bean. The drooping tender pods are long, reaching 40 inches in length and are edible; a favorite of the Surinam kitchen. They are consume as green vegetables. The green seeds can also be roasted like peanuts. The plant is ornamental due to the beautiful large violet flowers and the drooping pods. Hardiness: USDA zone 9 - 11. Propagation: seeds. Culture: full sun / light shade, grows on different types of soil. Sow after the danger of frost has past. Pick the pods in the tender stage. |