Yard Long Bean-Lata

Lata is another type of yardlong bean or Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata), but is also known as asparagus bean, and barbatti in Hindi. A high-yielding variety with vigorous growth. Beans are dark green. 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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