Beans Hyacinth Seeds - OG
ORGANIC OPEN POLLINATED SEEDS
Lablab purpureus
A traditional and versatile crop, Hyacinth Beans are known as Sem Bean, Dolichos Bean or Surti Papdi and are valued for both nutrition and soil improvement. This fast-growing annual or short-lived perennial vine produces edible leaves, flowers, pods and beans. Tender leaves can be used like spinach, blossoms add flavour to salads and stir-fries and the beans, when well-cooked, make a delicious protein-rich vegetable.
Highly adaptable to Indian conditions, lablab thrives in warm climates and performs best in well-drained, fertile soils. It does not tolerate waterlogging or salinity, but thanks to its symbiosis with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, it enhances soil fertility and supports sustainable farming. With its climbing habit and continuous yield, Hyacinth Bean is a farmer-friendly, kitchen garden essential that offers food, fodder and soil health in one crop.
Non-GMO, perennial, open-pollinated, heirloom
- About: Popular Indian bean, also called avarekai, with firm pods.
- Culinary Use: Sambars, avarekai upma, curries and stews.
- Growing Season: Best in cooler months (Oct-Feb).
- Days to Harvest: 90-100 days.
- Harvest Tips: Pick pods before seeds harden.
- Sunlight: 6-8 hours.
- Container Friendly: Yes, grows in 14”-16” pots with a trellis.
- Seed Count per Packet: ~10-15 seeds.
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