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Akasanjaku Beans update.

23 1/2 long as of 6/19

23 1/2" long as of 6/19

This is the same bean I posted about previously. To my amazement, it has grown six more inches in the past three days. Geez. The pods are starting to plump up a bit, giving me hope that there will be decent mass on these things for stir-fry, etc. I bet these will be ready to go within a week. The verdict on these as food is still out, but the plant is growing fantasticly. Cheers, Kitazawa Seed Co.

Hanging in the garden

Hanging in the garden


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Akasanjaku Beans

Planted from seed 4/7

Planted from seed 4/7

These Japanese “yard long” beans thrive in heat, explaining their tremendous growth on the vine over the past few consecutive 100+ degree days. This one measures over 17″ and isn’t done growing yet. I haven’t harvested any of these guys, but they are supposed to be good in stir-frys and such. I’ll let you know.

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