Japanese Sword Bean Seeds - White - Shironata Mame

Brand: Canavalia gladiata
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by Canavalia gladiata

$ 4.99

SKU P15343S

Sword Bean

5 Seeds

25 Seeds

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Description

Description

Shironata Mame -Canavalia gladiata

This tropical Japanese cultivated bean is only harvested when the pods are young and tender. The dense, glossy green pods are flat, have a ridged edge, and taste like snap beans. Large vines grow quickly and should be trellised.

Culinary tips: Prepare young beans as you would green beans and thoroughly cook. Delicious steamed and in stir-fries.
The sword bean (Canavalia gladiata) is a tropical plant, requiring a long season to mature seeds. Grown in India and southeast Asia, where the tender shoots and pods are used as vegetables. The mature seed is toxic, unless properly prepared. The plant likes hot and humid . Cultivation: Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/early summer after last frost in a sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Train to climb a vertical support. Harvest when 4-6" long and pods are still tender.