Johnny's Selected Seeds
Red Noodle Bean Seed
Best choice for gardeners wanting high-yielding, visually striking climbing beans.
This high-yielding pole bean variety produces attractive, 16–20" long burgundy beans in clusters of up to four. The plants are healthy and vigorous, offering a sweet flavor, though the burgundy color fades when cooked. Red seeds indicate the variety's unique characteristics. As a pole bean, it requires trellising for optimal growth. This open-pollinated variety is well-suited for gardeners seeking productive and visually interesting additions to their vegetable patch.
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4.5
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Category Rank
4480
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#4480 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-40%
Below average
Packet
50
/ seeds
Who it's for
- Home gardeners seeking unique, vibrant additions to their vegetable beds
- Families wanting a high-yield crop for continuous summer harvests
- Gardeners in hot climates struggling with heat-sensitive bean varieties
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with limited space or those avoiding complex trellis setups
- Growers in cooler regions with short or unpredictable summer seasons
- Busy individuals unable to commit to daily garden maintenance
Performance breakdown
Yield potential
Prolific clusters ensure a heavy harvest throughout the growing season.
Visual appeal
Striking burgundy pods add dramatic flair to any vegetable garden.
Culinary versatility
Sweet flavor profile is excellent, though color fades during heat processing.
Growth vigor
Robust plants establish quickly and maintain health with proper trellising.
Ease of cultivation
Straightforward direct seeding makes this an accessible choice for home growers.
Trellis requirement
Vertical support is mandatory for managing the vigorous climbing habit.
Key Specs
Packet
50 seeds
Avg. 2,400 seeds/lb
Latin Name
Vigna unguiculata
Days to Maturity
85 days
Life Cycle
Annual
Hybrid Status
Open Pollinated
Direct Seed Depth
1"
Direct Seed Spacing
3" apart in rows 4' apart
Features
- High-yielding burgundy beans
- 16–20" long beans borne in clusters of up to four
- Healthy, vigorous plants
- Sweet flavor
- Requires trellising
- Open-pollinated variety
- Burgundy color will fade when cooked
- Red seeds
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Red Noodle Bean Seed from Johnny's Selected Seeds for its exceptional quality and reliable performance. Gardeners frequently highlight impressive germination rates and robust plant growth, leading to abundant harvests of long, flavorful beans. The consistent success experienced by growers underscores the seed's dependability, making it a highly favored choice for those seeking a productive and rewarding bean variety. This product delivers on its promise of a bountiful and delicious crop.
Know before you buy
Yes, because this is a pole bean variety, it requires a sturdy trellis or support system to grow properly. Without support, the vines will sprawl on the ground, which can reduce yield and increase the risk of disease.
No, the vibrant burgundy color will fade significantly once the beans are cooked. While they lose their striking color, they retain their sweet flavor and tender texture.
You can expect to harvest these beans approximately 85 days after direct seeding. Since they are an annual variety, they will complete their entire life cycle within a single growing season.
For optimal growth, direct seed these beans 1 inch deep and space them 3 inches apart. Ensure your rows are at least 4 feet apart to allow enough room for the plants to climb and for you to easily access the clusters for harvesting.
Open-pollinated means that these seeds will produce plants that are true to the parent variety. If you allow the pods to fully mature and dry on the vine, you can save the seeds to plant in your garden next year.
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