SNAKE BEAN - Black Seeded

OP Open Pollinated

(20 seeds)

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Spectacularly long bean pods with black seeds

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Snake beans are just spectacular! And those elongated pods have a strong, rich flavour too. The black-seeded variety has long been a favourite in Asian Read More

Snake beans are just spectacular! And those elongated pods have a strong, rich flavour too. The black-seeded variety has long been a favourite in Asian cooking and if you like your beans lightly cooked and a little bit crunchy (who doesn’t?) it’s the ideal choice for stir fires or as a late addition to soups, stews and casseroles. Grow them near a fence or provide support so that they can climb as nature intended them too and wow your family with absolutely unbelievable beans.

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Quantity

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Days to Harvest

65 days

Position/Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Medium

Plant Spacing

15-30cm

Plant Height

45-60cm

Additional Features

Containers, Cuisine, Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Soil Builder

Product Details

Common Name: SNAKE BEAN - Black Seeded

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 20

Days to Harvest: 65 days

Watering: Medium

Plant Spacing: 15-30cm

Row Spacing: 40-60cm

Additional Features: Containers, Cuisine, Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Soil Builder

Scientific Name: Vigna unguiculata var. sesquipedalis

Germination Time: 7-10 days

Position/Sunlight: Full Sun

Plant Height: 45-60cm

Sow Depth: 15mm

Best Months to Plant – Snake Bean
Climate Zone	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Cool/Mountain	✓									✓	✓	✓
Temperate	✓	✓							✓	✓	✓	✓
Arid	✓	✓							✓	✓	✓	✓
Subtropical	✓	✓	✓	✓				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Tropical		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Cool/Mountain – Snake Bean
Method	Jan	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays		✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓		✓	✓
Direct sow			✓	✓

Temperate – Snake Bean
Method	Jan	Feb	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓			✓	✓	✓

Arid – Snake Bean
Method	Jan	Feb	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓			✓	✓	✓

Subtropical – Snake Bean
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓	✓

Tropical – Snake Bean
Method	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Growing Information

How to Sow

Sow directly where they are to grow and remember that your beans will need support, so plant them near a fence or create a trellis to support them.

How to Harvest

It is best to harvest beans once the pods are about the thickness of a pencil. Harvest daily to increase production and try to eat or preserve immediately to enjoy the best flavour.

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How to Sow

Sow directly where they are to grow and remember that your beans will need support, so plant them near a fence or create a trellis to support them.

How to Harvest

It is best to harvest beans once the pods are about the thickness of a pencil. Harvest daily to increase production and try to eat or preserve immediately to enjoy the best flavour.

🌱

Want the full growing guide?

See sowing times, planting tips, watering, harvesting and common problems for this crop.

View full grow guide →