Snake Beans Seeds - Heirloom Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Snake Beans Seeds are from Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis, a warm-season climbing vegetable known for its long slender pods, vigorous vines, and productive growth habit. Also known as Yardlong Bean, this vegetable is commonly grown in home gardens, vegetable plots, and trellises. Snake Beans perform best in full sun, fertile well-draining soil, and warm growing conditions. They produce long edible pods during the growing season and are suitable for fresh garden harvests.

Features

• Seeds of Snake Bean vegetable variety
• Produces long slender edible pods
• Suitable for trellises, home gardens, and vegetable plots
• Develops vigorous climbing vines
• Performs well in warm-season conditions
• Suitable for fresh vegetable harvesting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis
• Common Name (US): Snake Bean, Yardlong Bean, Asparagus Bean
• Seed Type / Variety: Vegetable Legume Seed
• Growth Habit: Climbing annual vine
• USDA Zones: 7–11 (grown as a warm-season annual)
• Planting Season: Spring to Summer
• Growing Season: Summer to Fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Season Months: April–June
• Germination: 7–14 days under warm soil conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-draining loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Regular watering; maintain consistent moisture during flowering and pod development
• Mature Plant Size: Vines can reach 6–10 ft long with support
• Plant Spacing: 6–12 in apart