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Hyacinth Bean Seeds (Dolichos lablab)

$4.95
Item #:
600888
Availability:
Usually ships in 2-3 business days.
Item #:
600888
Availability:
Usually ships in 2-3 business days.

Description

Harvested from the gardens at Monticello
The Hyacinth Bean is featured on the arbor in the Monticello vegetable garden and draws countless questions from visitors every year. In his Garden Book in 1812, Thomas Jefferson mentioned, "Arbor beans white, scarlet, crimson, purple…on the long walk of the garden." Although not specifically mentioned by Jefferson, Hyacinth Bean was sold by his favorite nurseryman, Bernard McMahon, in 1804. This tender annual vine produces attractive purplish-green leaves, showy rose-purple flowers and pods, and unusual black and white seeds.

Native Distribution: Tropical Africa

Direct sow seeds after the last spring frost in well-drained soil. To improve germination, soak seeds in water for 12 hours before sowing. Provide a support structure. Approximately 5 seeds per packet.


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