Red Noodle Yard Long Bean
Best heat-tolerant heirloom for home gardeners seeking high-yield, unique harvests.
Discover the Red Noodle Yard Long Bean, an heirloom variety from Pinetree Garden Seeds, perfect for home gardeners. This heat-tolerant plant yields an abundance of striking 16-20 inch burgundy beans that conveniently turn green when cooked. Enjoy their pleasant, sweet flavor and tender, stringless texture when harvested young. With an 85-day maturity, these beans thrive in full sun and require moderate moisture, making them an easy-to-grow addition to your vegetable garden. They are ideal for trellis or pole growth, offering a unique and productive harvest.
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Botanical Name
Vigna unguiculata
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Who it's for
- Home gardeners seeking unique visual interest in their vegetable patches
- Urban growers maximizing yields in limited vertical garden spaces
- Home cooks prioritizing firm textures for high-heat stir-fry recipes
Who should skip it
- Cool-climate gardeners lacking long, hot growing seasons
- Low-maintenance gardeners avoiding complex trellis or support installations
- Culinary enthusiasts prioritizing vibrant color retention in cooked meals
Performance breakdown
Heat Tolerance
Thrives in sweltering summer conditions where other bean varieties often fail.
Harvest Visibility
Burgundy pods stand out clearly against green foliage for easy picking.
Culinary Versatility
Color-changing trait provides a fun, visual indicator for perfect cooking timing.
Growth Efficiency
High-yielding vines maximize vertical space when grown on a sturdy trellis.
Germination Reliability
Requires warm soil temperatures to ensure consistent and successful seedling emergence.
Texture Quality
Tender, stringless pods offer a superior mouthfeel when harvested at peak length.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Vigna unguiculata
Days to Maturity
85 days
Seed Count
50 seeds per packet
Sowing Depth
1 inch deep
Seed Spacing
3-4 inches apart for trellis/pole growth
Germination Time
4-10 days
Optimum Soil Temperature for Germination
75-85ºF
Seed Spacing (in)
3.0
Features
- Heirloom variety for traditional gardening.
- Produces exceptionally long, 16-20 inch beans.
- Burgundy color transforms to green upon cooking.
- Excellent heat tolerance for summer growing.
- Sweet flavor and tender, stringless texture.
- High yields even in challenging conditions.
- Easy to pick due to distinct color and length.
- Suitable for trellis or pole growth.
What customers say
Gardeners consistently celebrate the exceptional quality of these Red Noodle Yard Long Bean seeds, highlighting the near perfect germination rates and the vigorous, healthy growth. Reviewers frequently mention the impressive length and striking color of the resulting beans, confirming they are true to type. The high yield per plant is a recurring theme, positioning this product as an outstanding value for money. Consumers feel confident planting these seeds knowing they will achieve a successful and visually appealing harvest.
Know before you buy
No, the burgundy color is unique to the raw bean. Once cooked, the pods will turn green.
Since these beans grow 16-20 inches long and the vines are vigorous, you should provide a sturdy trellis or pole at least 6 to 7 feet tall to support the plant and keep the pods off the ground.
These beans are not recommended for containers. They require significant space for their root systems and vertical growth, so they perform best when planted directly in the garden soil.
For the best texture, harvest the beans when they are young and slender, ideally before they reach their full 20-inch potential. Picking them early ensures they remain stringless and sweet.
Yes, these are heat-loving plants. They require an optimum soil temperature between 75-85ºF to germinate successfully, so wait until the soil has warmed up in late spring before sowing.
Yes, this variety is known for its excellent heat tolerance. They are an ideal choice for gardeners in warmer climates or those looking for a productive crop during the peak of summer.
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