BEAN ‘CLIMBING SNAKE BEAN BLACK SEEDED’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Vigna unguiculata
- Long, slender beans that can grow up to 60 cm, with a crisp texture and mild flavour.
- Popular in Asian and tropical cuisine; ideal for stir-fries and steaming.
- Vigorous climbing variety that thrives in warm weather and needs vertical support.
- High-yielding and fast-growing, making it a reliable crop in home gardens.
- Black-seeded strain with strong germination and disease resistance.
- Excellent source of fibre, folate, and vitamin C.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Annual climbing bean
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: Spring to early summer after the last frost
- Subtropical: September – March
- Tropical: Year-round
- Cool: Late spring to early summer
- Arid: August – November
- Germination: 7 – 10 days
- Depth: 2 – 3 cm deep
- Position: Full sun; needs warmth to thrive
- Sow Where: Directly into garden beds or large pots with a trellis or support
- Soil Type: Light, well-drained soil enriched with compost
- Spacing: 30 – 50 cm between plants to allow climbing
Details:
- Water regularly and deeply, especially during flowering and pod development.
- Apply a liquid fertilizer every 3–4 weeks to support continuous growth.
Harvest:
60 – 75 days after sowing
