Winged Bean
- Tropical vine
- Tasty green "winged" pods
- Edible green leaves
Description
'Winged Bean' seeds
Psophocarpus tetragonolobus
- Tropical vine
- Tasty green "winged" pods
- Edible green leaves
Frost tender perennial that grows to 300cm (commonly grown as an annual). Is best suited to warm and tropical climates but can be grown in cooler climates with special care. Plants are tall climbing vines with green leaves producing violet/blue coloured flowers followed by green rectangular, four cornered beans. Beans are used as a vegetable and have a crunchy texture and asparagus-like flavour that is delicious both raw or cooked. Leaves are used as a leaf vegetable and are comparable to spinach. Flowers and roots are also edible. Also known as Goa Bean, Four Cornered Bean, Four Angled Bean, Manila Bean, Winged Bean and Mauritius Bean. Good disease resistance.
Seeds per gram: 4
Product code: X-030
| Method | Raise seedlings |
|---|---|
| Sowing Depth | 20mm |
| Season | Mid-Spring and summer |
| Germination | 7-21 days @ 25-30°C |
| Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost tender Perennial (grown as an annual in cool climates) |
| Row Spacing | 100cm |
| Plant Spacing | 25cm |
| Plant Height | 300cm |
| Position | Full sun, moist soil |
| Days Until Maturity | 120-240 days |
*Notes: Plants need a medium to climb over; trellis, A-frame or fence are all popular solutions. Pick regularly to encourage more growth. Pods are best when young and tender. Germination occurs best at around 25°C. Plants grows best at temperatures above 25 degrees. Note: Scarification may be necessary: scratch or rub seeds with a knife, file or sand paper prior to sowing.
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| Whats in the order? | Shipping Options | Shipping Cost | Shipping Details |
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| Small seed packets ONLY | Economy Delivery | $2.50 or FREE on orders over $20 (WA customers: $5 economy delivery*) |
Orders sent via letter | Delivery 2-6 business days No tracking | Guaranteed delivery** by 20 business days |
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| Express Delivery | Starting from $15.00 (calculated by weight) |
Order sent via Australia Post- Express | 1+ business day WITH TRACKING | Guaranteed delivery** |
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| Order includes BULK seed or other non-seed products |
Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $6.99 | Order sent via Australia Post- Parcel Post | 1-6 business days WITH TRACKING | Guaranteed delivery** |
| Express Delivery | Starting from $15.00 (calculated by weight) |
Order sent via Australia Post- Express | 1+ business day WITH TRACKING | Guaranteed delivery** |
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*All orders sent to Western Australia are subject to mandatory inspection and fees by Quarantine WA. These fees are included in all shipping costs above.
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