Winged Bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus) Seeds are perfect for gardeners looking to cultivate a highly productive, nutritious legume in home vegetable patches. This climbing vine produces edible pods, leaves, flowers, and seeds, making it a versatile crop for cooking and gardening enthusiasts.
These Non-GMO seeds offer strong germination and vigorous growth. Winged beans thrive in warm, sunny locations with fertile, well-drained soil. Their climbing nature makes them ideal for trellises, fences, or vertical gardening in limited spaces. With proper care, these plants provide an abundant harvest throughout the growing season.
Features
- Produces nutritious, high-yielding winged bean pods
- Non-GMO seeds with excellent germination
- Vigorous climbing vine suitable for trellis or vertical gardening
- Edible pods, leaves, flowers, and seeds
- Warm-season crop, ideal for vegetable patches and home gardens
- Compact footprint due to vertical growth
- Easy to grow with consistent harvest
Specifications
- Common Name: Winged Bean
- Botanical Name: Psophocarpus tetragonolobus
- Plant Type: Warm-season climbing annual
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Season: Spring to summer
- USDA Zones: 9–11 (can grow in warmer zones with care)
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil
- Days to Germination: 7–14 days
- Days to Maturity: 90–120 days
- Plant Height: 8–10 feet (climbing)
- Watering: Moderate, consistent moisture
- Uses: Fresh cooking, salads, home gardening, vertical planting
Planting Guide
- Direct Sow: Plant seeds outdoors after the last frost.
- Sowing Depth: 1–1.5 inches deep.
- Spacing: 12–18 inches apart; provide trellis or vertical support.
- Sunlight: Full sun for optimal growth and pod production.
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, avoiding waterlogging.
- Harvest: Pick pods when 6–8 inches long, tender, and crisp; leaves and flowers are edible throughout the season.
