Description
40 Winged Bean seeds; Psophocarpus tetragonolobus; Kitazawa #218 Winged bean is also known as Asparagus pea, Winged pea, Four Angled bean, Manila bean, Princess bean, Dara dham bala, Goa 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). Maturity: Approx. 75 days Planting season: Late spring/early summer Germination rate 80%; tested 08/2020 Please do google around for winged bean germination tips, as it is not an easy seed to germinate for the novice gardeners. The last pic was taken on June 4 2020, showing six out six seeds germinated indoor within a week, using just the heating pad and grow light, without any seeds pre-soaking or sanding effort. Winged Bean Facts: Wing beans, also called Winged beans or Four-angled beans, are tropical legumes. They are botanically classified as Psophocarpus tetragonolobus and are commonly found in Southeast Asia. They grow on climbing stems and vines like other legume varieties such as snow peas and fava beans. In addition to being cultivated for its beans, the leaves, flowers, roots and dried seeds are also popular as culinary ingredients and are just as nutritious. Winged Bean Nutritional Value: Wing beans are an excellent source of copper, iron, manganese, tryptophan, and the essential amino acid isoleucine. They are also rich in protein, fiber, complex carbohydrates, all of the essential B-complex vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and potassium. The pods, leaves and roots all contain a similar nutrient makeup.
indika walimuni –
I think it is worth the $7 I paid for both seeds and S&H. Order arrived considerably fast. I put about 6 seeds in the deep freezer over one night and then soaked in water one day following some suggestions somewhere else for different kind of seeds. All seems to be germinating. Now I think the freezing was not necessary. Hopefully the plants will survive Bayarea winter. I think winged beans are perennials so, if all goes well expecting a good harvest in 2021 Summer if not 2020 fall. Will update a photo later. For west coast I think the summer is the best time to plant. Spring is good too but keep the plants from slugs.
Tomo –
Great looking seeds. I counted the seeds that I purchased and every bag the seller added extra seeds in it. Great seller. Highly recommend!
Majan –
Hi! Got my seeds!!! Would love to ask for tips on how to grow this one! Thanks!?
Mizenda –
Quick delivery & Neatly Packed.
Two very important factors.
Especially, when you live in Hawaii where things… take a while to get here.
Not sure if it was intentional or a mistake but, the extra seed we got in the package made us go, “Woo! 21 !”
Would totally buy again! Thank you!