Hyacinth(Val Papdi) Bean-Bharat

Bharat is a hyacinth bean bush, or Dolichos lablab, variety that grows rapidly, likes the summer heat. The complete plant is edible: young leaves can be eaten in salad, the older leaves can be cooked. But waste not want not, even the flowers are edible raw! This variety is day-neutral, and our seeds are reddish brown.

Growth Habit: Bush

Latin Name: Dolichos lablab

Planting Guidance: Bush bean readily germinates and the young plants are robust. Planting dates should be late May through mid-June. A daytime temperature of 80°F and a consistent soil temperature of at least 65°F are best. Plants require well-drained, highly acid to neutral soils, but can grow well in a range of soil types, including soils with low fertility. The plant is very drought resistant and does not survive flooded conditions.

Approx. Seed Count:

• Retail Packet: 15-20 Seeds

Seed Treatment

Treated

Genetics

Open Pollinated

Hindi Name: Val, Sem

Marathi Name: Ghewda

Gujrati Name: Papdi

Kannada Name: dhoda hurule kai, avarekaaLu ಹುರಳೀಕಾಯಿ

Telugu Name: Chikkudu, Anumulu

Tamil Name: Avarai, Motchai

Bengali Name: Rajashimbi

Malayalam Name: Amara