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Red Noodle
BeanVigna unguiculata
- Full sun
- Zone 11
- 85 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 6" spacing
- Moderate water
- Annual
Overview
16-20" long beans are borne in clusters of up to four beans each. Healthy, vigorous plants. Sweet flavor. Burgundy color will fade when cooked. Red seeds. Pole bean; requires trellising.
Planting
Direct sow after last frost when soil temperature reaches 60°F
Growing
Sun: full. Water: moderate. Soil: Well-drained loam, fertile, moderate to high nitrogen. Space plants 6" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Bean beetles, spider mites, aphids, whiteflies. Common diseases: Bean rust, anthracnose, mosaic virus.