Asparagus Bean Seeds (Vigna unguiculata sesquipedalis)
Asparagus Bean Seeds (Vigna unguiculata sesquipedalis), Harvested from the gardens at Monticello.The Asparagus Bean, botanically similar to the black-eyed pea, is a Southern Asia native described by Linnaeus in 1763. First planted at Monticello in 1809, Jefferson wrote his son-in-law, John Wayles Eppes: "It is a very valuable [vegetable], much more tender and delicate than the snap [bean], and may be dressed in any form in which Asparagus may, particularly fried in batter, or chopped to the size of the garden pea, and dresseda |in the French way." Our bean pods typically reach 10" at maturity.Direct sow seeds 4 weeks after the last spring frost and provide support. This bean tolerates many pests and diseases, as well as heat, drought, and a range of soils. Approximately 8-10 asparagus bean seeds per packet.