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A diverse group of many relatives of the common bean, they are to be grown like the common bean except as noted. Many grow much better than common beans in warm weather, also most tend to be more disease resistant. 25-50 seeds per packet on these varieties.
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Asia White Hyacinth Bean
New!
(Dolichos lablab) A great stir-fry variety that produces lots of tasty green pods. This variety also has beautiful white blossoms; perfect to grow over an arbor fence. Pick when small and tender, as old pods and dry beans may be poisonous! This variety produces early and over a long season. (15 seeds)
Item Code: AB113
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Asian Winged Bean
(Psophocarpus tetragonolobus) This is one of the most unique
beans; it produces delicious pods with four winged edges,
the leaves are cooked like spinach and the roots have a delicious,
nutty flavor. This high-protein bean is an excellent crop
and is so useful in the kitchen. The plants are tropical and do
best in warm areas. They will not produce well when the days
are long, so it may not yield until fall. Soak seeds 24 hours before
planting. We have had a hard time keeping any winged
beans on the shelf ever since Mother Earth News ran an article
on this bean. Limited quantities. (15 seeds)
Item Code: AB112
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Black Pod Gram Bean
(Vigna radiata) Gram or Mung beans have so many uses. Popular
in all of Asia; can be used in soups, stews, curries, breads,
fermented, for sprouting and so many other uses; so easy
to grow. This variety produces pods that ripen to black with
small, green seeds. Pkt. (50 seeds)
Item Code: AB102
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Calai Garbanzo
New!
A rare and hard-to-find small garbanzo that is produced on small plants. Tan seeds are used for hummus and other Middle Eastern foods. (25 seeds)
Item Code: AB114
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Jicama or Yam Bean
(Pachyrhizus erosus) 120 days. Long vines can grow twenty feet long
and produce delicious tubers. These have become very popular
in the last few years. Very long season; these must be
started very early in all areas except the deep South. Caution:
The seeds and pods are poisonous, but the small pods are
cooked in the Philippines.Pkt(25 seeds)
Item Code: AB105
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Kabouli Black Garbanzo
This unique heirloom variety was collected in Kabul, Afghanistan.
The 2' plants produce unusual dark purple beans. The
purple color comes from a pigment called anthocyanine,
which enables seeds to sprout in cool soil, making this variety
good for short season areas. Perfect for hummus and
other Middle Eastern dishes. (Pkt. 25 seeds)
Item Code: AB111
Out of Stock
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Moonshadow Hyacinth Bean
(Dolichos lablab) Beautiful purple pods are used in Asia as a
curry and stir-fry vegetable. Pick when small and tender, as
old pods and dry beans may be poisonous! The long, rambling
vine is also very ornamental with lilac-colored blossoms
and purple stems. Thomas Jefferson planted this fine
bean at Monticello. Pkt (25 seeds)
Item Code: AB106
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Red Rice Bean
(Vigna umbellata) Really cool, red beans are just larger than a
grain of rice. This Asian variety is hard to find in the US. They
are great served mixed in rice dishes; fun and easy to grow. Pkt. (30 seeds)
Item Code: AB101
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Thai Mung Bean
(Vigna radiata) These are used in Thailand for making desserts.
I like them as a topping on mango & sticky rice. The
seeds are split and roasted; very nutty tasting. Small, green
seeds. Pkt (50 seeds)
Item Code: AB103
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