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Adzuki bean seeds produce warm-season annual plants with a compact, bushy growth habit and slender stems. These plants develop compound leaves and form pods along the stems during the growing cycle. Adzuki beans thrive in warm temperatures and require a frost-free growing period for proper development. They adapt well to a range of well-drained soils and are commonly cultivated in garden beds and field settings. With consistent sunlight and moderate watering, plants establish steadily and produce pods over the season.
Features
- Warm-season legume with compact, bushy growth
- Produces pods along the stems during development
- Suitable for garden beds and field cultivation
- Adaptable to various well-drained soil types
- Requires full sun and consistent warmth
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Vigna angularis
- Common Name (US): Adzuki Bean
- Seed Type / Variety: Legume crop variety
- Growth Habit: Bushy, upright annual plant
- USDA Zones: 4–11 (grown as annual)
- Planting Season: Late spring (after last frost)
- Growing Season: Summer
- Sowing Season: April to June (temperate regions); May to July (warm regions)
- Germination Time and Conditions: 7–10 days at 20–30°C with moist soil
- Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile loamy soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent watering
- Mature Plant Size: 30–60 cm height; 30–45 cm spread
- Plant Spacing: 10–15 cm between plants
