Vigna unguiculata
Vigna unguiculata
Earn +4 points for this item with our rewards program.
These seeds produce long, slender, green pods that are sweet, tender, and perfect for snap bean use. Asparagus beans are great in stir-fries. They are best served when they are about 12 inches long. Start your garden today!
Sku: 4143
Common Name: Asparagus Beans
Botanical Name: Vigna unguiculata
Full Sun
15 - 21 Days
80 Days
10 - 12'
Average (1 - 2 in / week)
Annual
Vegetable
Spring|Summer
Spring|Summer
Characteristics: Stringless | Heavy yielder | Preserving variety | Frost-sensitive
Color: Green
Fill Weight (grams): 7.4 g
Approximate Seed Count: 250 - 270
Flavor: Sweet and tender.
Preparation Ideas: These are great in a stew!
Landscape Use: Edible Garden
Resistance: Deer
Tolerance: Heat
Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
Along a trellis, sow seeds when soil is warm. Soak seeds overnight in warm water. Then when plants are a few inches tall. Pick early and often to encourage production.
Planting Depth: 1 - 1.5"
Seed Spacing: Sow seeds in rows roughly 6" apart, keeping rows approximately 30" apart.
Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
Free shipping is available on all orders over $35. Orders under $35 have a standard shipping rate of $7.99, but for a limited time, seed-only orders ship for just $2.99—a $5 discount automatically applied at checkout. Most orders are shipped within 2 business days of purchase. However, home décor and embroidered items may take 2–7 business days to ship, depending on the day of the week your order is placed. For more details, please click here to review our Shipping & Returns Policy .
Garden growing Quiz
Take our quiz to find the perfect plants and products for your location, skill level, and interests.
Find your best match in under 2 minutes!
Garden growing Quiz
Free Shipping on
Seed Only Orders!
There are a ton
of ways to earn!
Redeem points for
BIG savings!
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 14 reviews.
Review topics: ["packaging","beans","growing","seeds","brand","hopes","dirt"].
"Ferry Morse seeds are non gmo high quality seed and package. I have few started along with some amazing dirt to help this beautiful asparagus bean grow. I recommend this brand over any. Im very excited for asparagus."
"Excited about these beans. Super adaptable, high yielding and should grow fast. I'll be adding an archway so the beans will hang down for easy picking."
"These seeds grow so well! Some take longer than others but that's understandable. They are growing strong!!!! I can't wait to harvest! There are many seeds in the package so if you have a small area you can grow multiple times."
"I was surprised how fast the Ferry Morse asparagus bean seeds popped out into nice green colored plants. They look great and after they grow a little bigger I will transfer to my little in ground garden . I have never planted this type of bean before."
"Received these Ferry-Morse Asparagus seeds just in time to get them established and hardy off ready for Spring. I've personally never tried to grow my own asparagus but I have heard that it takes patience. I know the Ferry-Morse quality will help make the process go smooth and looking forward to this growing adventure to be a great success."
"So fa so good. I've been growing these for a couple weeks now and they are growing for sure. Can't wait til it's time to eat them. I have exteeelmly high hopes for these."
"Received them quickly"
"I am so excited to try these. My first plants of the season and the veggies are my favorites. Asparagus are so yummy. The package makes it looks so easy and I can't wait to harvest them."
"I have never had beans like this before and the first time is when I get to grow them myself!! I'm getting my garden prepped and these babies are going into the ground!!"
"Ferry-Morse Asparagus beans yard long seed is very haerty. Comes in a small envelope packaging. The beans are produced long, slender, green pods which are sweet and tender."
