Chinese Python Snake Beans From Small Seedlings Till Harvest and Taste

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I grew these for the first time this year. I didn't know what to expect, so I was a little surprised by how it went. In this video, I'll show them as they grow, then we will harvest some and do a little taste test of some. I will also let you know what I think of the ones that I cooked.
One thing you should know about Chinese Python Snake Beans is that they aren't beans at all, they are edible gourds.
If I could give you one tip about growing them, it would be that you need to make sure you have plenty of room. Once they start growing, they will grow to be very long vines.
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@BethOvertonCPMmidwife Год назад

Our family lived in Papua New Guinea years ago and we bought these "beans" at the market all the time. We loved them in stir fry and one long bean fed our family of 5 easily. I just found the seeds on Baker Creek and am so excited to grow this family favorite.

@MidwestGardener Год назад

Glad I could bring back some of those memories. Good luck with them!

@shdjs 2 года назад

I was looking for snake gourd seeds and chanced upon your video. Very informative. I am originally from India. When growing them back home, we tie small seeds to the tips of the gourds when they are small so that they grow long without getting twisted. We harvest them when they are approx 3 feet long. If the seeds have developed, we scrape them with a spoon before cooking. Generally we cook them with lentils.

@MidwestGardener 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing the tip on how to grow them straight! I found that very interesting. Also, it's always great to hear how people prepare various vegetables.

@lauranilsen8988 29 дней назад

The flowers smell amazing and I actually think the vine has a sort of nutty smell. 😁

@lauranilsen8988 29 дней назад

We are growing it for the first time along a short little weak fence that goes around my garden. It looks so pretty! I love the raw beans!

@MidwestGardener 29 дней назад

Yes it does.

@SashaDeKasha 3 года назад

Those were some crazy looking beans Jim. And I just realized how very tall you are :))

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

They got much larger than I expected them to get. I'm only 6'2", but I'm not the tallest in the family. My oldest son is 6'5". My grandsons are sneaking up on us though :)

@SashaDeKasha 3 года назад

@@MidwestGardener good genes combined with good food. God bless them!

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

Yep, that good food doesn't hurt :)

@davannhuynh4279 3 года назад

I grew up eating them raw. We would split them in halves, use a small spoon to scoop out the inner part (throw away), then, use a small knife to scrape the outer waxy skin. They're delicious with something like hummus! Thank you for another wonderful video!

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

Thank you very much for sharing that! I always enjoy hearing how other people use different food items.

@lauranilsen8988 29 дней назад

Oh interesting. I’ll have to try that. I’ve just been eating them raw while they are only 15-18 inches.

@RiazUddin-sk3uw 3 года назад

I think I have eaten this (or similar variety). They taste really good stir fried. I had one recipe fried (or a curry) with kind of scrambled eggs. Thanks 🙏

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

That recipe sounds very good. Thanks for sharing that!

@michaelromero3131 3 года назад

wow this is amazing, growing plants you don't know or are used to is always suprising.

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

Thanks Michael. I always enjoying things that I've never grown before.

@ScaryFear 3 года назад

Lovely. I grew these, called them snake gourds, a few years ago. Grew them as ornamentals so I let them get full sized. They were cool and love the flowers.

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

Thanks! Yes, they would be perfectly fine as an ornamental. They just take up way to much room for me though. They were fun to watch grow though. I'm with you, the flowers are gorgeous.

@valeriespaink9168 2 года назад

I'm looking forward to growing these myself, thank you for the wonderful overview!

@MidwestGardener 2 года назад

You're very welcome!

@CBsGreenhouseandGarden 3 года назад

WOW those are some awesome looking snakes. Monster plants no doubt! Never grew any so it was cool to see how they look inside along with the taste test. Thanks for the information. Stay warm as ya can over there and have a great weekend!

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

Thanks CB! Yep, the plants go all over the place. They just take up too much room for me to grow them here again. It's brutally cold here now. We won't even get above 10 degrees for a few days. They say we might get down to 15 below in a few nights. I'm ready for spring. You have a great weekend too!

3 года назад

Wow that is really a huge string beans i enjoy watching thanks for sharing stay tuned god bless

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

Thanks! Yes, they grow some really long ones.

@WOODENYOKE Год назад

Great video!

@MidwestGardener Год назад

Thanks Maurice!

@vickiperkins476 3 года назад

What an interesting plant. I especially love the bloom 😁

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

I agree. It is an interesting plant to grow, but it just needs to much space for me to grow it again.

@schindel6307 3 года назад

Your garden is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing. 💜

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

@schindel6307 3 года назад

@@MidwestGardener your welcome. I've watched another video about them by Roots and Refuge. She let them grow to their max, and said that they tasted like a savoury fruit!

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

@@schindel6307 The taste of the mature ones sounds interesting. If you try to grow them, just be prepared for them to take up a lot of room.

@davidpruitt3982 3 года назад

Everything about this bean looks/seems amazing. The flower really looks great. Thanks for sharing this Jim and have a great weekend. We are going to have a snowy week here,they say we could end up with a foot when all said and done. Stay warm. 👍🏻

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

Thanks David! Sounds like you are getting your share of cold weather there too. We are supposed to get 7 to 10 inches of snow tomorrow. We are going to be in single digits for highs for the next few days. It's the worst stretch of cold weather here that I can ever remember....and I've been around for a long time. You stay warm too!

@maimclean7493 3 года назад

Your commentary on the python beans are priceless to me. I just 😆 😆 but I'm so happy that I gave its a go . as a Garner and afarmer we're fearless for trying new thing!! ILOVED your truthfulness of it. That said it's Dose looked Strange for so called Beans 😆 I also saw bitter melons leaf on the back growning as Well. thank u.so much for the video so FUN to watch.

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

You're welcome! Thanks for watching. It's always fun for me to grow new things.

@vennv120 3 года назад

Thank you for theses awesome videos, good harvest. I am planning them to grow this year .I love them to eat as stir fry & in lentil soups. They hold their texture good when cooked as stir fry.

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

Thanks for the kind words and for the suggestions on how to use them. I'm sure others will appreciate that also.

@jawjagrrl 3 года назад

I do want to try these sometime in a spot where I can let them go wild, like one of our cattle panel trellises. A homestead channel I enjoy did that last year and the snake beans made quite the visual "tunnel" on the arch. Thanks for sharing your experience with them and giving us a peek at the inside.

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

Yes, that would make a pretty good visual for sure. Good luck with them if you decide to give them a try.

@marcelobfarms1841 3 года назад

Very simple video but creatively made

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

Thank you!

@hedykarim3570 3 года назад

They are great sautéed and curried !

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

Thanks for the tip!

@RhebheczQBLIFE 3 года назад

wow so amazing, very big and long the string beans there, beautiful, watching from Mindanao Philippines

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

@RhebheczQBLIFE 3 года назад

@@MidwestGardener your welcome

@amy3458 3 года назад

Haha! As a vegan, I have NEVER watched a gardening or veggie taste test video and said, “Eww...why would you eat that?” ...until now! You mentioned you could add it to a salad and I immediately thought I would never disgrace my salad with that! Now, I’m going to have to grow it! Thanks a lot! LoL

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

Lol, there's a first for everything. It was an interesting and fun plant to grow, but it just takes up way too much room for my garden.

@marcelobfarms1841 3 года назад

I love your. Video sir i am also a farmer

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

Thank you very much.

@pbeulahmercy 3 года назад

Hii this is called snake guard in India and after it grows to a medium size that is while its tender you can harvest them and you should scrape off the first layer on the gaurd with a knife by Just scratching on it to reveal the edible gaurd inside and get off from the strong smell of the gaurd then you can clean it, chop it and stir fry it with a pice of butter and Salt and and pepper and also you can add milk if you want and the taste of the final product will be delicious. And you can use it as add on to other vegetables, it is one of our favorite vegetables in some parts of southern India. And one of my personal favourite while its tender the seeds are edible tooo. It will taste the best when its cooked the right way.

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

Thanks for the information! That's very helpful.

@gointothedogs2 3 года назад

Really enjoy getting up close footage and experiences of different growing things. So much to consider when planning what to grow...but nice to get to experience more about everything even if you cant add everything youd like. Its all an education and enjoyable. Thanks for taking time to share. How are you managing with the cold snap and whats next?

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

I'm glad that you enjoy seeing a few different things. I'm never sure what people think, so it good to hear. The cold snap is brutal. This will definitely test some plants that I'm growing. We will see how they turn out in a couple of months. I have a few new things planned for this year, and a few old things. Haven't finalized my list yet.

@HemiVic66 3 года назад

Interesting video. With all your videos I would of never of thought you had neighbors that close. You must make great use of your space and get the most out of your harvests. Impressive.

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

Thanks Victor! Yes, we are surrounded :) I try to grow as much as I can with the space I have.

@RUTHSOFFGRID 2 года назад

I plan on growing mine on a tunnel hog panel along with some potatoes. More of a novelty item for me as anything we don't eat, we'll give to our cooped chickens. Thanks for the video!

@MidwestGardener 2 года назад

You're welcome! A novelty item is a good way to look at it for most folks. I'm guessing those chickens will love them. I need to get me some chickens.

@ladbol521 2 года назад

The python beans used as tomato paste in Africa is red inside. A variety ripens on the outside

@MidwestGardener 2 года назад

Yes, I've heard that. Thanks for the tip!

@hyunnakim6478 3 года назад

Love it

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

Thank you!

@BobMelsimpleliving. 3 года назад

Good morning Jim. Melody wouldn't even get close to them let alone eat one. Anything "snake" really freaks her out. 😨 They really have a beautiful flower. I'm not sure what's going on with the ads this morning. Half of them are in Spanish. For some reason it reminds me of growing and eating luffa. Stay well. Best wishes Bob. By the way we have both gotten the first dose.

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

Good morning Bob! I'm really glad to hear that you both have gotten the first dose! Still waiting here. Lol, I know there are lots of folks who wouldn't have anything to do with anything that had snake in the title :) That's kind of strange about the ads in Spanish. I've never grown luffa yet. I got some seeds for Christmas in '19, but haven't found room for them yet. Stay safe!

@BobMelsimpleliving. 3 года назад

They vine I guess like the snake beans. So you'll need room for sure. You do need to harvest then young or they get very fibrous inside. That's the stage that is making the "sponge".

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

Thanks. We will see what the future holds.

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

Thanks. I'll check it out.

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

Yep, I saw that meme :)

@shirleyk623 3 года назад

I don't think I would have enough room for them unless I only planted 1 or 2 seeds. They don't sound like they are very flavorful. I make my green beans stir fried in a little olive oil and sesame oil until they are blistered. I then add some sesame seeds and soy sauce. Delicious. Thanks for the video. I always like learning about new and different veggies. Have a great day. No gardening today or tomorrow. It's raining. I feel for you guys up there in all that cold. I'd have to move to Florida lol. Take care and be safe.😄

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

Yep, they do take up a bunch of room. We are about to move to Florida, lol. Our highs are going to be in single digits for the next few days....and 7 to 10 inches of snow tomorrow. Right now it's 4F.

@shirleyk623 3 года назад

@@MidwestGardener Yeah! Then you could be the "Florida Gardener" You would have a lot of very different growing conditions to learn. Never too late to learn new things.😄😄😄😄😄

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

@@shirleyk623 There you go :) I'm sure it would improve my Observing Nature channel too :)

@shirleyk623 3 года назад

@@MidwestGardener That's true 😄

@1949chefjojo 3 года назад

Yes, stir fry with green onions, a bit of chicken or ground beef, garlic and peppers plus a Chinese sauce of your choice. It will be good.

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

It sure sounds good. Thanks Joanne!

@greenthumbelina7331 3 года назад

Jim, does the /Chinese Python Snake bean have a similar taste and texture to a summer squash? It's fun growing something different every year, but I've never grown these. I hope you and your sweetheart stay inside where it's warm this weekend! Happy Valentine's Day! ~Margie

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

Thanks a bunch Margie! Really, it has almost no taste at all. I could be used in dishes with other things to flavor it. There were a couple of suggestions in the comments.

@rosea830 3 года назад

That looks interesting. How many gourds did you get per plant? I've never grown it, but now I'm thinking I might need to.

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

They are an interesting plant to grow, but they sure do take up a lot of room. Way too much for me to grow them again. I only had a few plants in that one cage, so all of the fruit came from those.

@rosea830 3 года назад

@@MidwestGardener My husband wants to fence off the fruit trees and grow those on the fencing now. Don't plant cucuzzi. I built a trellis using pieces of an old bed frame and some fencing that was 6 foot high and 8 foot long. 1 plant covered that and was reaching out for more when it finally died this fall. It made a ton of gourds that we zoodled, shredded, and stir-fried as long as we picked them small. Have a great weekend!

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

Thanks for the tip on the cucuzzi. I've thought about that one a few times. Glad to know that it likes a lot of space.

@monaraahmed7193 3 года назад

👍👍👍

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

Thanks!

@ladbol521 2 года назад

I like your cool, soothing voice What about sweet potato?

@MidwestGardener 2 года назад

Thanks! We grow sweet potatoes too.

@binhquoc5557 3 года назад

Ít can be sliced and stir fried with egg

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

Thanks for that tip! That would have been good too.

@lar113 3 года назад

My seed catalogs are too standard, they don't have anything really unique. Thank you for mentioning Baker's Creek. I have heard of them, never ordered from them.

@dungeoncartographer1759 3 года назад

You should, even if it's just to look at the weirds things they have.

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

You're welcome! I think you will love Baker Creek. I don't get all of my seeds from there, but they do have a very nice and sometimes unique collections of seeds.

@jawjagrrl 3 года назад

I grow probably 95% of my small market garden using Baker Creek seed. They have an amazing array of heirlooms and their big catalog is a wealth of information. People know to expect unusual stuff from us like Chinese noodle beans, purple cauliflower, rare peppers like fish, schwartzenbieren berries, black carrots, pink beans and glass gem corn :)

@wildedibles819 3 года назад

Interesting lol

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

I agree :)

@weiluo7532 3 года назад

My people actually call it snake melon in china if I am recall correctly.Stir fry with pork,chilli,ginger,green onion and oyster/soy sauce.

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

Interesting! Thanks for sharing that with us. It's always enjoyable to learn things about food in other countries.

@petanikemukus1825 3 года назад

Jos

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

Thanks.

@jay_036 3 года назад

Here in Philippines we have bunch of this variety and yeah it grows too fast that could climb up on a tree or your roof.

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

Interesting. I understand....it will grow and climb on just about anything.

@JeramiId 3 года назад

I'm from Indonesia, I make videos about young farmers

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

Thanks for dropping by.

@satyaadiguna6422 3 года назад

Hi im from java indonesia

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

Hi. Great to hear from someone in Java!

@namtyhd7401 3 года назад

hay 👍👍👋❤️💙💗🧡💜

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

Thanks!

@mystiquerose620 3 года назад

Hi there..i have 3 questions plz..first..im growing 2 different types of poles beans close together..will they cross pollinate if I want to save seeds from them? Second..to save seeds from them..could I do it now or best to wait till near end of season? Thirdly..my cabbage plants leaves on the bottom are brown should I cut them off or leave them on,thank you 😊🌺

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

Beans don't cross pollinate easily. You should wait till the pods dry. I would take the brown leaves off.

@mystiquerose620 3 года назад

@@MidwestGardener thank you very much 😊

@mickikilloran8290 2 года назад

I grew these for the first time this year. Every single one was hollow, even the small ones, way more hollow than yours look. What did I do wrong?

@MidwestGardener 2 года назад

I'm not sure if you did anything wrong. I don't really have much experience with them. I decided they take up too much room for my liking.

@gogadgo 2 года назад

I've got questions, where do you buy these seeds and what do you so with your excess veggies?

@MidwestGardener 2 года назад

I bought our seeds from Baker Creek. What we don't use gets shared with others.

@gogadgo 2 года назад

@@MidwestGardener Thanks so much for replying, I live in zone 9 in the gulf of Mexico NOLA. Do you know when I should plant these? I am so intrigued.

@MidwestGardener 2 года назад

@@gogadgo You're welcome! I'm unfamiliar with planting times in your zone, so it would be just a guess. Sorry I can't be of more help on that.

@shdjs 2 года назад

@@gogadgo You can plant them when the night temps in your area are 60F minimum. These are tropical, so they enjoy hot weather.

@gogadgo 2 года назад

@@shdjs thanks for your reply, I ordered some from Etsy as Baker Creek was not selling them at this time and they just arrived. Planting them today!

@ahlamns 3 года назад

How far apart did you space the seeds?

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

I can't remember exactly, but I think I had 3 or 4 in that one tomato cage. They ended up trying to grow 10 feet in all directions though.

@ahlamns 3 года назад

@@MidwestGardener wow. Thank you

@Andreea.sGarden Год назад

hi, do you save your own seeds from them?

@MidwestGardener Год назад

I didn't save seeds because they took up too much room in our garden.

@Andreea.sGarden Год назад

@@MidwestGardener this year I will grow it for the first time. Wish me luck 😁😊

@MidwestGardener Год назад

@@Andreea.sGarden Good luck! They are fun to grow.

@alibangbang71 3 года назад

Saute it with little bit of soy sauce

@MidwestGardener 3 года назад

Thanks for the suggestion!