Planting yardlong beans in a rich, fertile, and well-draining soil type will ensure happy and thriving crops. They prefer a soil pH of 5.5-7.5 and mixing in organic matter, such as compost or well ...

Whoever named them yard-long beans was exaggerating, but not by much. Although growers say these slender beans can indeed reach three feet, a true yard-long specimen is a rare sight. Still, the 18 ...

Freeze: Once dried, use clean hands to transfer the beans to freezer-safe quart bags. Press out the air and seal well, wiping ...

Cut the long beans into roughly 3-inch-long pieces and cook in the wok or pan for 1 or 2 minutes. Don’t let them burn; turn down the heat if they start to burn. Sprinkle an Asian-style sauce ...

Saute for a minute or two, then add the long beans, cut into 1-inch lengths. Saute for 2 or 3 minutes. Add a little water, about 1/2 cup grated fresh coconut, and season with salt.