Description

🟢 Meter Pea Green typically refers to yardlong beans (Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis) that produce extra-long green pods, often reaching up to 1.5 meters in length. These are popular in Kerala and other tropical regions for their high yield, tender texture, and culinary versatility.

🌿 Key Features

• Growth Habit: Vigorous climber; requires trellising or stakes
• Pod Length: Up to 1.5 meters—hence the nickname “meter bean”
• Texture: Stringless, smooth, and tender when harvested young
• Yield: High productivity with multiple harvests

🍽️ Culinary Uses

• Used in Kerala dishes like payar mezhukkupuratti, avial, and stir-fries
• Absorbs spices beautifully and cooks quickly
• Rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals

🌱 Cultivation Tips

• Climate: Thrives in warm, humid conditions
• Soil: Loamy, well-drained soil enriched with compost
• Harvest: Ready in 60–75 days; pick when pods are tender and glossy