Yard Long Bean-Asha

Asha is a type of Cowpea or yardlong bean, or Vigna unguiculata, is an indeterminate yard-long bean with dark green pods. Cowpea has been cultivated and domesticated in Africa for centuries! Unlike green beans, yardlong beans become waterlogged and bland when treated with water. Try sauteeing, stir frying or deep drying this bean, or put it in your Pooriyal. Or try it Sajoer Lodeh, an Indonesian green bean recipe with coconut milk!

Latin Name: Vigna unguiculata

Planting Guidance: Cowpea readily germinates and the young plants are robust. Planting dates should be late May through mid-June. A daytime temperature of 80°F and a consistent soil temperature of at least 65°F are best. Plants require well-drained, highly acid to neutral soils, but can grow well in a range of soil types, including soils with low fertility. The plant is very drought resistant and does not survive flooded conditions.

Approx. Seed Count:

• Retail Packet: 25-30 Seeds

Seed Treatment

Untreated

Genetics

Open Pollinated

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