Red Noodle Long Bean
Red Noodle Long Bean: 60-70 days to harvest, 6-10 days to germinate, 6-8 inches between plants, pH 5.8-7.2, hardy in zones 11-11. Fruit runs to about 18-24 inches long, 1/4 inch diameter. Give it full sun (6+ hours) and moderate water. It will crop in a container.
Sowing
Direct sow when soil temperature reaches 65°F. Plant 1 inch deep. Requires strong trellis or pole support.
Cultivation
- Sun
- Full sun (6+ hours)
- Water
- Moderate — regular watering
- Soil
- Well-drained soil, tolerates poor soil conditions
- Soil pH
- 5.8-7.2
- Spacing
- 6-8 inches
- Height
- 5-10 feet
- Season
- Spring and Summer
Appearance & flavour
- Colour
- Deep burgundy-red to purple pods
- Size
- 18-24 inches long, 1/4 inch diameter
- Shape
- Very long, slender, cylindrical pods
- Flavour
- Mild, sweet flavor with crisp texture when young
In the kitchen
Stir-fries, Asian dishes, steamed, pickled. Harvest young at 12-18 inches for best eating quality.
Pests, disease & resistance
- Pests
- Aphids, spider mites, bean beetles
- Diseases
- Powdery mildew, bacterial blight, mosaic virus
- Resistance
- Good heat and humidity tolerance, resistant to many bean diseases
Planting calendar by USDA zone
| Zone | Start indoors | Transplant | Direct sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | — | June – August | September |
| 3 | — | — | June – July | September – October |
| 4 | — | — | June – July | August – October |
| 5 | — | — | May – June | August – October |
| 6 | — | — | May – June | August – September |
| 7 | — | — | April – June | July – September |
| 8 | — | — | April – May | July – August |
| 9 | — | — | March – April | June – July |
| 10 | — | — | February – April | May – July |
| 11 | — | — | January – March | April – June |
| 12 | — | — | January – March | April – June |
| 13 | — | — | January – March | April – June |
Companion planting
8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.
Avoid
Nutrition (per 100 g)
- Protein (g)
- 1.97
- Fat (g)
- 0.275
- Carbohydrate (g)
- 7.41
- Fibre (g)
- 3.01
- Vitamin K (µg)
- 43.9
- Vitamin B6 (mg)
- 0.121
- Calcium (mg)
- 40
- Iron (mg)
- 0.652
- Magnesium (mg)
- 28.2
- Phosphorus (mg)
- 41.2
- Potassium (mg)
- 290
- Zinc (mg)
- 0.35
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Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.
Grown Red Noodle Long Bean?
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Similar varieties
Other beans with a comparable time to harvest, so a season that suits Red Noodle Long Bean suits these too.
- Borlotto Bush Bean 60 days
- French Filet Bean Maxibel 60 days
- Dragon Tongue 60 days
- Purple Podded Pole Bean 60 days
- Fortex 60 days
- Blue Lake Pole Bean 60 days