Bean Pole Red Noodle
Best vertical garden choice for home cooks seeking unique, colorful harvests.
Discover the unique Bean Pole Red Noodle, a pole bean variety from Seeds for Generations that yields striking burgundy pods up to 18 inches long. Perfect for adding an unusual element to your garden, these beans are ideal for fresh eating, steamed, or incorporated into Asian stir-fries and soups. They also dry well as shell beans. This open-pollinated variety thrives in full sun and requires consistent watering, making it a great choice for vertical gardening. Enjoy a bountiful harvest in approximately 90 days with this annual vegetable.
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Botanical Name
Vigna unguiculata
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, ornamental additions to their vegetable patch
- Urban growers maximizing harvest potential in small vertical spaces
- Home cooks looking for unique textures in stir-fry dishes
Who should skip it
- Gardeners preferring low-maintenance, non-trellised bush bean varieties
- Culinary enthusiasts prioritizing vibrant plate aesthetics after cooking
- Busy gardeners unable to commit to frequent, daily harvest monitoring
Performance breakdown
Visual Appeal
Striking burgundy pods provide a dramatic aesthetic for any home garden.
Vertical Efficiency
Reaches six feet tall, maximizing yield in limited garden footprints.
Culinary Versatility
Excellent for fresh snacking, stir-fries, or drying as shell beans.
Seed Saving Potential
Open-pollinated genetics allow gardeners to easily harvest seeds for next season.
Maintenance Demand
High water requirements necessitate consistent monitoring during the peak growing season.
Harvest Timeline
Ninety-day maturity requires patience compared to faster-growing bush bean varieties.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Vigna unguiculata
Days to Maturity
90 Days
Planting Depth
1 inch
Approximate Seeds per Pack
25 Seeds
Soil Temperature Requirement
65-85°F
Height At Maturity
72 inches
Spacing After Thinning
3 inches
Is Organic
false
Features
- Produces exceptionally long, 18-inch red bean pods.
- Versatile for fresh eating, cooking, and drying.
- Ideal for vertical gardening spaces.
- Thrives in heat and moisture.
- Striking burgundy pods with brown seeds.
- Annual vegetable for seasonal planting.
- Open-pollinated variety for seed saving.
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and reliability of the Bean Pole Red Noodle seeds. Gardeners report near perfect germination, confirming these beans are incredibly easy to grow, even for novices. The plants deliver a vigorous yield of striking red pods, valued highly for both their visual appeal and excellent flavor. This dependable performance across seasons establishes a strong value proposition for home growers seeking consistent success.
Know before you buy
Bean Pole Red Noodle plants are vigorous climbers that reach approximately 72 inches in height at maturity. Because of this, they require a sturdy trellis, fence, or pole system to support their vertical growth.
Yes, this is an open-pollinated variety, which means you can successfully save the seeds from your harvest to plant in future seasons. Simply allow the pods to dry fully on the vine before collecting the brown seeds inside.
These beans are highly versatile. They are excellent when harvested young for fresh eating or stir-fries, and they also hold their texture well when steamed or added to soups. If you leave them on the vine longer, they can be harvested as dry shell beans.
These beans thrive in warm soil between 65-85°F and require a spot in full sun. Because they have high water needs, ensure the soil remains consistently moist throughout the growing season to support their rapid development.
You can expect to harvest your first crop approximately 90 days after planting. As an annual vegetable, they will complete their life cycle within a single growing season.
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