How to Grow Red Noodle
Vigna unguiculata
Your complete guide to growing Red Noodle.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Red Noodle
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | July – August | October – August |
| Zone 2 | — | June – August | October – September |
| Zone 3 | — | June – July | September – October |
| Zone 4 | — | June – July | September – October |
| Zone 5 | — | May – June | September – October |
| Zone 6 | — | May – June | August – October |
| Zone 7 | — | April – June | August – September |
| Zone 8 | — | April – May | July – September |
| Zone 9 | — | March – April | June – August |
| Zone 10 | — | February – April | June – July |
| Zone 11 | — | January – March | May – June |
| Zone 12 | — | January – March | May – June |
| Zone 13 | — | January – March | May – June |
Companion Plants for Red Noodle
✓ Good companions
Deters aphids, spider mites, and thrips while potentially improving bean flavor
Improve soil structure and don't compete for nutrients with beans
Provides natural trellis support for climbing beans in three sisters planting
Benefits from bean's nitrogen fixation and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture
Repel aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles while repelling bean beetles
Break up compacted soil and mature quickly without competing for space
Repels bean beetles and aphids while potentially improving bean growth
✗ Keep away from
Produces allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of most garden plants including beans
Releases compounds that can stunt bean growth and reduce yield
Can inhibit bean growth and nitrogen fixation through root secretions
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
