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Can You Grow Yard-Long Beans (Snake Beans) in Northwest Territories?

Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1, 2

Won't grow here

Yard-long beans need sustained heat and humidity and cannot complete their season in your zone.

Plant zones

8a–11b

Northwest Territories last frost

mid-June

Northwest Territories first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

60–80 days

When to plant Yard-Long Beans (Snake Beans)s in Northwest Territories

Start indoors

May 25

Transplant

Jun 15

Harvest

Aug 14 – Sep 3

Dates are approximate, based on Northwest Territories's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Yard-Long Beans (Snake Beans)

Yard-long beans (snake beans, Chinese long beans, lobia) are a heat-loving climbing bean producing tender pods up to 3 feet long. Popular across Indian, Chinese, and Southeast Asian cuisines — used in dry-fried dishes, curries, and stir-fries.

Direct sow after soil warms to 65°F. Provide a sturdy trellis — vines grow 8-10 feet. Harvest at 12-18 inches for best texture — longer pods become tough. Pick every 2-3 days during peak. Loves heat and humidity.

Full yard-long beans (snake beans) growing guide →

Gardening in Northwest Territories

The NWT has an arctic to subarctic climate. Only the very hardiest crops survive the extremely short summer. Gardening under cover is the primary approach.