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Winged bean

SpeciesPsophocarpus tetragonolobus

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Winged bean
Photo: Francisco Manuel Blanco (O.S.A.) · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Fact sheet

every fact quoted from its source
Days to germination6–10 days

from Fabaceae · “Seeds generally germinate in soil temperatures between 60 and 80°F, with germination time ranging from 6 to 10 days, depending on the temperature” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Germination temperature60–80 °F

from Fabaceae · “Seeds generally germinate in soil temperatures between 60 and 80°F” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Waterdeeply once or twice a week

“Water deeply once or twice a week” — Winged Bean Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom

Soil pH5.5–7

“with a pH between 5.5 and 7.0” — Winged Bean Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom

Spacing6–8 in

from Fabaceae · “Bush types are seeded 2 - 4 inches in the row” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Height42–54 in

from Fabaceae · “Bush beans grow into compact plants about 1 to 2 feet tall” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Propagationseed

from Fabaceae · “Looking to get started by growing your own bean seed?” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Ready whentender and have reached the appropriate size for the variety

from Fabaceae · “Harvest when pods are tender and have reached the appropriate size for the variety” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Edible partsstraight from the pod

from Fabaceae · “Fresh beans can be eaten straight from the pod (think green beans)” — 29 Types of Beans Every Home Cook Should Know In 2026

Toxicitynot toxic

“Winged Bean is non-toxic” — Winged Bean Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom

Companionsnitrogen fixer

“nitrogen fixer, meaning it enriches the soil” — Winged Bean Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom

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