Purple Winged Bean Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Purple Winged Bean is a fast-growing tropical climbing legume valued for its highly nutritious edible pods, leaves, flowers, and tuberous roots. The plant produces striking purple-tinged winged pods along vigorous vines that climb trellises and supports. It thrives in hot, humid climates with full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Suitable for vegetable gardens, vertical growing systems, and tropical food production.

Features

• Highly nutritious multi-edible plant
• Produces purple winged edible pods
• Fast-growing climbing vine habit
• Edible leaves, flowers, and roots
• Ideal for trellises and vertical gardens
• Heat-loving tropical vegetable crop
• High-protein sustainable food plant

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Psophocarpus tetragonolobus
• Common Name (US): Winged Bean (Purple)
• Seed Type / Variety: Tropical Edible Vegetable Legume Variety
• Growth Habit: Vigorous climbing annual vine
• USDA Zones: 9-11 (grown as annual elsewhere)
• Planting Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Growing Season: Summer through Fall
• Sowing Season: March-July
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7-21 days in warm soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering
• Mature Plant Size: Vines 6-12 feet long
• Plant Spacing: 12-24 inches apart