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Dragon tongue bean seeds produce warm-season annual plants that grow in a compact, bushy form with sturdy stems and broad leaves. These plants develop pods along the stems during the growing cycle and perform well in warm conditions with a frost-free season. Dragon tongue beans adapt to a range of well-drained soils and are suitable for garden beds and small-scale cultivation. With consistent sunlight and moderate watering, plants establish steadily and produce pods over the growing period.
Features
- Warm-season legume with compact, bushy growth
- Produces pods along the stems during development
- Suitable for garden beds and small-scale cultivation
- Adaptable to various well-drained soil types
- Requires full sun and consistent warmth
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Phaseolus vulgaris
- Common Name (US): Dragon Tongue Bean
- Seed Type / Variety: Snap bean variety
- Growth Habit: Bushy, upright annual plant
- USDA Zones: 3–11 (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
