Yardlong beans

Yardlong Beans

Interesting facts about Yardlong beans

• Are you aware that yardlong beans are also called asparagus beans, snake beans, Chinese long beans and long-podded cowpeas?
• Are you aware that the yardlong bean is actually only a half yard long?
• (Beans are usually picked when they are 18-20 inches long as they are tenderer They can grow up to a yard long, but are usually tougher at this length.)
• Are you aware that yardlong beans are primarily grown in Southeast Asia, Thailand and Southern China?
• Are you aware that yardlong beans grow well in subtropical and tropical climates?
• Are you aware that yardlong beans are pale to dark green in color?

Greens beans

• Are you aware that yardlong beans are eaten both cooked and raw?
• Are you aware that yardlong beans are a good source of vitamins A and C (Vitamin A is important for cell growth and development, for fighting off disease and for good vision. Vitamin C is needed by the body to form collagen in bones, cartilage muscle, and blood vessels, and aids in the absorption of iron.)
• Are you aware that yardlong beans grow on twining, climbing vines with delicate stems?
• Are you aware that the yardlong bean plants grow 9-12 feet in height?
• Are you aware that the yardlong bean plant has large white or purple flowers?
• Are you aware that the yardlong bean grows very quickly (Once pollinated, it can grow to 12 inches in just a few days.)
• Are you aware that yardlong beans are cooked similar to green beans?
• Are you aware that yardlong beans have a denser texture and mor intense flavor than the green bean?

Also see

• Green beans

Yardlong bean, raw

Portion	100 g
Calcium, Ca	50 mg
Iron, Fe	0.47 mg
Vitamin A, IU	865 IU
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	18.8 mg
Protein	2.8 g
Total lipid (fat)	0.4 g
Carbohydrate, by difference	8.35 g
Energy	197 kcal
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium, Na	4 mg
Fatty acids, total saturated	0.105 g

Nutritional information on Yardlong beans

NB:Carbohydrate, by difference(total carbs-fiber) is also called net carbs