Chinese beans, also known as "long beans" or "yardlong beans", are an interesting and still rare type of legume in our country, which impresses mainly with its extremely long pods.
Botanically, it is a subspecies of the species Vigna unguiculata, which belongs to the legume family (Fabaceae). It is related to the cowpea and is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa.
Chinese beans are a vigorous growing, climbing plant.
Features:
The pods can be from 30 to 80–100 cm long, depending on the variety and conditions.
The plant likes:
Since it is a heat-loving plant, it is sown when the soil warms up sufficiently.
The flowers are delicately purple or yellowish, similar to other buttercups.
Fruits:
If left on the plant too long, they become fibrous and form seeds.
Chinese beans are extremely popular in Asian cuisine.
It is used:
Its flavor is delicate, slightly sweeter than classic green beans.
Because the pods are long and thin, they are often cut into shorter pieces.
Chinese bean seeds are available here:
👉 https://paradiznik.si/izdelek/kitajski-fizol/
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