Winged Bean aka Dragon Bean Seeds

Winged Bean Seeds aka Dragon Bean - Heirloom Vining Bean Vegetable Seeds

Psophocarpus tetragonolobus
Listing is for 1 packet of 15 seeds

Winged beans are a severely under utilized veggie crop in the United States that I wish more gardeners would try out. This plant produces thick and crunchy pods that are best harvested at 6 inches long or below. Despite its spiky appearance, its texture is just like a crisp raw green bean. The flavor reminds me of a cross between green beans and cucumbers. This humble bean packs a protein punch just like the popular soybean. Every bit of the plant is loaded with protein - even the flowers hit up to 15%! Winged beans thrive in hot and rainy environments. Winged beans are triggered to start flowering once the day light hours start to decrease in fall. Therefore, direct sow beans in summer (June) so the plants are a nice big size by the time fall arrives. You will start harvesting in fall and winter. Because of this, I recommend growing winged beans in warm winter climates (no snow or hard freezes), to ensure you will get a harvest, like zones 9-12. Grow them just as you would pole or vining beans. Vines can get around 12-15FT long. It is sensitive to cold and is therefore treated more like a long lived annual. It is perennial in frost free areas. Eat them just as you would any regular green bean but they really shine in Asian recipes like stir-fries. 

Winged beans also go by these names: dragon bean, winged pea, princess bean, goa beans, asparagus pea, four-sided beans, cigarillas, kecipir, four-angled bean, Manila bean, Hunan winged bean, and four-cornered bean.

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PLANTING
Germination: 4-10 days

Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures are 70-85ºF

Seed Sowing Depth: 1” deep

Sowing: Winged beans are triggered to start flowering once the day light hours start to decrease in fall. Therefore, direct sow beans in summer (June) so the plants are a nice big size by the time fall arrives. Soak the seeds in water for 24 hours before planting. You will start harvesting in fall and winter. Because of this, I recommend growing winged beans in warm winter climates (no snow or hard freezes), to ensure you will get a harvest, like zones 9-12. 

Harvest: Harvest pods at 6 inches in length or below for the best flavor and texture.

Terms and conditions READ THIS PLEASE:
- Seeds will be shipped with no planting instructions to keep seed costs low to the buyer. Germination and plant care information is included in the description. I encourage each gardener to research specifics on how to be successful growing them. I also have lots of information on my TikTok, Instagram and YouTube channel all under the account name jerrasgarden. I started this shop to share my love of certain seed varieties and spread the knowledge of gardening. Please contact me if you cant find information or have additional questions.

- No returns or refunds once shipped. I am not responsible for lost or damaged packages caused by USPS. Since there are so many factors that affect germination and growing success, no refunds or exchanges are allowed once seeds have shipped. These are the same seeds I use in my personal garden so I can attest to their viability. Seeds are fresh season to season.

- Availability of seed in this shop varies depending on what I have decided to grow that season. With that said, please be advised that seeds are available in limited quantities. Once sold out they may or may not be available again.