220.99SAR
220.99SAR
Common names include hyacinth bean, lablab-bean bonavist bean/pea, dolichos bean, seim or sem bean, lablab bean, Egyptian kidney bean, Indian bean, bataw and Australian pea.
Edible. Young leaves, flowers, and tender, immature pods are edible raw or cooked. The ripe seeds are eaten cooked, either boiled or roasted.
USDA Hardiness Zone. 10–11 (USDA).
Sow. Plant seeds in the trench, about 2 inches apart, then cover with good soil and water well. Keep the seeds moist during germination and water well during dry periods after the beans are up.
Use. Shades of white decorate the leaves, stems, flowers, and showy seed pods, making this garden inclusion undeniably eye-catching. It is a quick cover over an arbor or as a foundation planting.