gardencalendar:Yard-long Beans or Asparagus BeansVigna unguiculata sesquipedalisAlthough the pods of
gardencalendar:Yard-long Beans or Asparagus BeansVigna unguiculata sesquipedalisAlthough the pods of the plant resemble very large snap beans, the yard-long bean is actually a vining variety of the cowpea. Train this vigorous climber on wire or some type of trellis. Grow yard-long beans the same way as you would cowpeas. Harvest pods when young and before they change color, unless they are being grown for us as dried beans. How to use. Treat as snap beans, Break yard-longs into 1-2-inch pieces and cook quickly to preserve their delicate, asparaguslike flavor. Simmer 3 to 5 minutes and serve with butter and seasonings; or panfry and serve with rice. They may also be cooked as dried beans.Ortho Books All About Vegetables © 1973 -- source link
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