Maroon-Colored Pods
Produces distinctive long pods with attractive maroon to reddish-purple coloring.
Maroon Yardlong Bean Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Maroon Yardlong Bean Seeds
Maroon Yardlong Bean is a warm-season climbing vegetable known for its long, slender pods with attractive maroon to reddish-purple coloring. The tender beans are commonly used in stir-fries, curries, salads, and other vegetable dishes. This productive variety grows well in warm weather and benefits from trellises or other climbing supports.
Maroon Bean Pods
Long-Podded Vegetable
Climbing Growth
Warm-Season Crop
Key Features
Long Bean Harvest
Develops slender yardlong beans that can be harvested while young and tender.
Climbing Growth Habit
Vigorous climbing vines grow well with trellises, fences, and garden supports.
Versatile Vegetable
Suitable for stir-fries, curries, steaming, and various home-cooked vegetable dishes.
Product Highlights
Distinctive maroon to purple pods
Long, slender edible beans
Warm-season vegetable variety
Vigorous climbing vines
Suitable for trellis growing
Harvest young for tender texture
Useful for Asian-style cooking
Suitable for home vegetable gardens
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis |
| Common Name | Maroon Yardlong Bean; Long Bean |
| Plant Family | Fabaceae |
| Seed Type | Vegetable Seeds |
| Pod Color | Maroon to reddish-purple |
| Pod Shape | Long, slender pods |
| Growth Habit | Climbing annual vine |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Typically grown as an annual in Zones 3–11 |
| Planting Season | Spring to summer after the soil warms |
| Seed Starting | Direct sow outdoors after frost when soil is warm |
| Germination Time | 7–14 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | 70–85°F |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Regular watering, especially during flowering and pod development |
| Harvest Time | Approximately 60–90 days, depending on variety and conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 4–6 inches between plants with suitable row spacing |
| Support | Trellis, stakes, or climbing frame |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Choose a Sunny Location
Select a garden area receiving at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Select a garden area receiving at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Loosen the soil and incorporate organic matter. Ensure the planting area has good drainage.
Loosen the soil and incorporate organic matter. Ensure the planting area has good drainage.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Plant seeds approximately 1 inch deep in warm soil. Space plants according to the growing arrangement.
Plant seeds approximately 1 inch deep in warm soil. Space plants according to the growing arrangement.
Step 4: Provide Climbing Support
Install a sturdy trellis or climbing frame early to support the developing vines.
Install a sturdy trellis or climbing frame early to support the developing vines.
Step 5: Water and Harvest
Maintain consistent soil moisture, particularly during flowering and pod formation. Harvest pods while they are young, tender, and slender.
Maintain consistent soil moisture, particularly during flowering and pod formation. Harvest pods while they are young, tender, and slender.
Grow Colorful Maroon Yardlong Beans in Your Garden
Maroon Yardlong Beans bring distinctive reddish-purple pods and productive climbing vines to home vegetable gardens. Grow them in warm, sunny conditions with suitable climbing support and enjoy fresh, tender beans for a variety of meals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover useful information about Maroon Yardlong Bean pod color, growing requirements, and harvesting.
How long do Maroon Yardlong Beans grow?
Yardlong bean varieties are known for producing exceptionally long, slender pods that can reach approximately 12–30 inches, depending on the variety and growing conditions. Harvest Maroon Yardlong Beans when the pods are young and tender for the best texture.
Are Maroon Yardlong Beans different from regular green yardlong beans?
The main visible difference is pod color. Maroon Yardlong Beans produce reddish-purple or maroon pods, while many traditional varieties produce green pods. Both belong to the yardlong bean group and are commonly used in similar vegetable recipes.
When should you harvest Maroon Yardlong Beans?
Harvest the pods when they have developed their characteristic maroon color and reached a suitable length while remaining slender and tender. Pick regularly before the pods become overly mature and fibrous. Frequent harvesting can encourage continued pod production.