40 WINGED BEAN seeds; Asparagus pea, Wing pea, Four Angled bean; Dara dham bala; Goa bean; Đậu rồng

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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.