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Yardlong Bean

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Snake Bean

Yardlong Bean

Vigna unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis

Varieties: Red Noodle

Summer-only in Zone 6aFoodCompanion

Sign

Scorpio

House

Element

Water

Modality

Fixed

Nakshatra

Anuradha

Ayurvedic Profile

Dosha Effect

Pacifies Pitta & Kapha

Rasa / Taste

Sweet; Astringent

Virya / Energy

Cooling

Medicinal Actions

Nutritive, nitrogen-fixing; sustaining legume

Helps With

Low energy & fatigue Constipation

Why This Plant

"Anuradha is the star of friendship and devotion, ruled by Mitra, that thrives through cooperation. The yardlong bean climbs in companionship and feeds the soil for others — Anuradha's loyal, collaborative nature."

Cultivation

Heat-loving climbing annual; trellis; direct sow after frost; long warm season.

Zone: 6a

Safety

Very safe; cook before eating.

Save the seed of the plant that helped you — next year it helps your neighbor.