Yard Long Bean (Vellayani Jyothika)

Planting: Spacing: 1×1 m (requires stakes).
Manuring: 5 kg FYM. Needs Phosphorus (Bone meal) for nitrogen fixation.
Irrigation: Regular; soil must be kept moist during pod development.
Importance: Vellayani Jyothika is a Kerala favourite for its length and tenderness.
Nutrient Value: Protein-rich; contains Vitamin A and C.
Medicinal Value: Good for kidney health and improving immunity.
Ecological Value: Nitrogen-fixing nodules enrich the soil.
Ornamental Value: Long, hanging pods provide a lush, vertical "curtain" effect.