Description: Germination Information:Plant them 1/4" to 1/2" deep. Keep moist and warm (above 75F). You can quicken germination by soaking in warm water for one day. You can further hasten germination by lightly sanding the outer seed coat. Winged Bean Seeds. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Psophocarpus tetragonolobus. Annual. Winged bean is also known as Asparagus pea, Winged pea, Four Angled bean, Manila bean (sigarilyas), Princess bean, and Dragon bean. Almost every part of this tropical plant is edible: The beans (used as a vegetable), the leaves (cooked like spinach), the roots (similar to potato), and the dried seeds (used for flour).Prepare fertile, well-drained soil in a warm, sunny location. Seeds can be difficult to germinate. For better germination, pre-sprout seeds indoors by soaking in water for 24 hours until swollen and then keep at 77°F until sprouted. Scarify seed coat for seeds not swollen and resoak. Plant when seeds sprout. Keep soil moist. Fertilize sparingly. Train to grow on a vertical support. Large vigorous vines can reach 9-12'. Harvest beans up to 3" in length. High in protein and rich in vitamin A, C, calcium and iron.
Price: 15 USD
Location: Edison, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-11-27T11:30:31.000Z
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Brand: Diasporaasianseeds.com
Season of Interest: Spring, Summer
Type: Vegetable Seeds
Climate: Humid Subtropical
Life Cycle: Annual
Watering: Medium
Common Name: Bean
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Sunlight: Full Sun
Features: Open-Pollinating
Cultivating Difficulty: Easy
Vegetable Type: Bean
