Winged Bean-Vimaan

Vimaan or Psophocarpus tetra-gonolobus is a winged bean, and one of the newest Asian vegetables coming to market these days. Known for centuries in tropical Asia, this attractive climbing perennial is more or less your total meal with all parts of the plant being edible: the pods, the beans inside, the shoots, the flowers and even the tuber. Across Asian markets you'll find the long flat pods for sale, covered with frilly wings along four edges. Best of all, winged beans are fairly easy to grow and make a flavorful addition to stir-fries and grills.

Latin Name: Psophocarpus tetra-gonolobus

Planting Guidance: Scarifying seeds prior to planting will improve the speed and success of germination. Scarification involves intentionally damaging the hard outer coating of the seeds to allow water to reach the seed's embryo. Use a sharp knife to make a shallow nick in each seed's shell, or gently wear away a section of the husk using fine sandpaper or a nail file. Start indoors with a good quality seed-raising mix. Expect seeds to germinate in around 7-21 days at a soil temperature of 25-30°C (or around 77°F to 86°F.) Transplant seedlings to the garden once they have their first true leaves and are large enough to handle (usually 5-10cm tall).

Approx. Seed Count:

• Retail Packet: 12-15 Seeds

Seed Treatment

Treated

Genetics

Open Pollinated

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Kannada Name: Shembe kaayi ಶೆಂಬೆಕಾಯಿ

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Bengali Name: Charkoni-sem

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