Bean Pole - Snap - Yard Long

$1.89

The Bean Pole Liana Yard Long, 'Phaseolus sesquipedalis', has a unique bean/pea flavor of "dow ghok" that is a favorite of the orient. "Good to eat as they are strange to behold". Liana Yard Long is not really a true bean. Asparagus or Yard Long are grown just like a pole bean, which remind some of asparagus. This plant is easy to grow and almost indestructible. When young, leaves and stems can also be steamed. Yard Long beans are of the sub-tropical origin, but Liana was specifically developed for gardens in North America. The beans are best harvested 12 to 18 inches long, even though they will get 24 inches long. Liana is a pole type plant with vines 6 to 8 feet long. Beautiful purple flowers open in the morning and produce a pair of beans. Plant after the last average frost date. Yard Longs prefer rich, organic, and well drained soil. Asparagus beans should be planted to grow up a trellis, fence, netting, or a teepee. ... details

Gourd - Ornamental - Crown of Thorns ovifera', is an amazingly symmetrical gourd with 10 little "fingers" that protrude to make a crown. The Crown of Thorns is fun for kids and adults to grow. The vine is smaller than many gourd vines, and it can be grown in large hanging baskets or containers. Harvest the Crown of Thorns in time to use as a holiday decorations or crafts projects, such as weird-shaped small bowls. Shenot was selected for it's very uniform gourds. Place the gourds in full sun. The soil must be well drained and have lots of organic material. Hard-shelled gourds should be kept in the garden as long as there is any life left in the vines.