Oriental Yard Long Bean (Pole)
Oriental Yard Long Bean — also known as the asparagus bean or Chinese long bean — is a warm-season spectacle that produces slender, tender pods genuinely approaching a foot or more in length, dangling in dramatic clusters from vigorous climbing vines. Despite the name, harvest at 12–15 inches for the best flavor and texture: crisp, mildly sweet, and perfect for stir-fries, braised dishes, and Asian noodle preparations where this variety has been a kitchen staple for centuries across East and Southeast Asia.