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Can You Grow Yard-Long Beans (Snake Beans) in North Dakota?

US · USDA Zone 4a · zones 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b

Won't grow here

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

Plant zones

8a–11b

North Dakota last frost

late April

North Dakota first frost

early October

Days to harvest

60–80 days

When to plant Yard-Long Beans (Snake Beans)s in North Dakota

Start indoors

Apr 4

Transplant

Apr 25

Harvest

Jun 24 – Jul 14

Dates are approximate, based on North Dakota'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.

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Gardening in North Dakota

North Dakota has a harsh continental climate with cold winters and short warm summers. Most of the state is Zone 3b-4a. Focus on cold-hardy crops and short-season varieties.