The asparagus bean (Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis) is a legume cultivated for its edible green pods containing immature seeds, like the green bean. [1] It is also known as yardlong bean, pea bean, long-podded cowpea, Chinese long bean, snake bean, [2] bodi, and bora. [3]

May 11, 2020 · Borage is the common name for Borago officinalis. It is also known as starflower. This is an annual flowering plant. It flowers from around June right through to October in most temperate climates, and grows to around two feet in height at a medium rate. In warmer climes it may even bloom almost continuously for most of the year.

There are a number of bora varieties cultivated in Guyana. These include the Yars Long, Long Green, Cabbage Bora, ect. The typical characteristics of some of the common varieties cultivated in Guyana are shown below: Yard Long Indeterminate local variety. Pods 120cm long. Plants bushy; pods medium in diameter.

Jul 10, 2016 · These extremely long beans are native to Asian and are “ known to grow quickly, even in harsh climates.” Its versatility and resiliency is probably one of the reasons it was brought to the West Indies to be grown, and used in staple household dishes today.

Aug 24, 2020 · In this post I give you three ways to prepare bora that are foundational to enjoying this bean all year long. My Beauties. Interestingly enough, I did not grow bora in Guyana so the growing process has been a wonderful journey of discovery.

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INTRODUCTION Bora (Vigna sesquipedalis) also known as long bean or yard long bean is a popular crop and is grown throughout Guyana. The dark green pods can be used raw as in salads or cooked in stews, etc. The plant can be grown in a variety of soils but does best on fertile, well drained, loose soils with high organic matter content.

Jun 8, 2016 · Yardlong bean also known as Bodi Bean, Long Bean, Snake Bean is an annual and fast growing plant which is cultivated for the long pods and edible seeds. It is a member of legume family Fabaceae. Yardlong bean was originated in Southern Asia but now it is widely cultivated in Southeastern Asia, Southern China and Thailand. It grows in warm climates.

Native to the Mediterranean region, Borage (Borago officinalis) is a spreading annual boasting a profusion of open racemes of beautiful, star-shaped, bright blue flowers from early summer to …

Yard long beans (Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis ) differ from cowpeas in their very slender long green beans, which have a beautifully delicate flavour. Other names for yard-long beans include chori (Hindi), bora (Caribbean) and snake bean.