Permacul Lablab (Purple Hyacinth Bean}

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Hyacinth Purple Flower Indian Bean LabLab Purpureus Seeds
Packet of 15+ HOME GROWN SEEDS!
It is generally pretty hard to find organically grown seed from this fella, and here is plenty to get you started!
Huge crops, awesome purple, mauve, pink and white flowers, decent food and fodder crop, and it grows like a weed.
Now that’s my sort of plant!
Known by heaps of names, Old man beans, Poor mans beans, Hyacinth beans, Dolichos, Lablab beans, Rongai bean, Fuji mame, Butter Beans or even Bouanavista pea.
Very nutritious once cooked with about 30% protein and high levels of Vitamins A, B, C, Potassium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium along with a heap of trace elements.
The plants themselves have been cultivated for thousands of years and are quite delicious when harvested young, and as they are constantly producing new flowers and tender beans its super easy to just wander down and pick a half a bucket or so.
They can be stirfried, steamed, boiled and the mature dried beans have been dried and pounded into cake/breads and baked by many Africa tribes for millennium.
They are a very nutritious staple in many regions of the world even today. Especially popular in Japan, India, Thailand and of course Africa. But even gaining popularity in the USA these days due to its hardiness and versatility.
They can be grown up a fence or trellis with great effect.
You can even grow them in a large pot on an apartment balcony, just letting them spread out on the handrail.
Unlike other beans that die out each year this one just keeps on producing, if it gets too big, just hack a bit off it. Its pretty hard to kill them, even if you really neglect them.
Getting more common as a green manure and soil building crop due to its massive yields and productivity.
But don’t worry about it becoming a pest, as if you want to kill it, just cut it off 3cm below the ground with a shovel. One good chop and its gone for good (worked that one out by accident!).
The leaf is edible to Kangaroos, Cattle, Horses and other stock, although it doesn’t taste that flash in my opinion.
I have the White Flower Lab Bean too.
Grown by us organically, no nasties, no chems, no problems!!!

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Hyacinth Purple Flower Indian Bean LabLab Purpureus Seeds Packet of 15+ home grown seeds! It is generally pretty hard to find organically grown seed from this fella, and here is plenty to get you started! Huge crops, awesome purple, mauve, pink and white flowers, decent food and fodder crop, and...

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[Jeff B.]

Reading that makes me think of the time I planted "Malabar Spinach".

About ten years later, more or less we eradicated it.

Dang stuff grew, that was for sure!

Jeff B.

 

[Martinhouse]

I got a few hyacinth bean seeds from a local nursery a long time ago. I planted them but they never grew. I didn't realize they were edible and I don't think the nursery folks knew it, either.

I'd like to start planting things like this again because they attract bumblebees, which I need because I rarely have any honeybees around any more.

 

[China Connection]

Well as can be read the whole plant is a fodder protein plant. Should be good food for my maggots. Once I have it growing I can collect my own seeds and keep growing it as a green..

 

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Purple Hyacinth Bean Plant Profile
Written by
Marie Iannotti
Updated 12/02/19

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IN THIS ARTICLE

• How to Grow
• Light
• Soil
• Water
• Temperature and Humidity
• Fertilizer
• Varieties
• Growing From Seeds
• Common Pests
• Harvesting
• Toxicity

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Purple hyacinth bean is often grown as a flowering plant, although most of the plant is edible. With shades of purple in the leaves, stems, flowers and showy seed pods, it is undeniably eye-catching. Purple hyacinth bean is a very vigorous grower and the vines are a popular choice for a quick cover, although they can frustrate you by refusing to flower until late in the season.

The bright green, pointed leaves grow in leaflets of three leaves. The stems and undersides of the leaves are tinged purple. Flowers resemble sweet peas, without the scent. They grow in loose clusters and come in pale purple and white. They are followed by glossy purple pods that start off looking like snow peas, but eventually fill out and plump up.

Botanical Name	Lablab purpureus
Common Names	Purple Hyacinth Bean, Indian Bean, Egyptian Bean, Tonga Bean, LabLab, Tobacco Vine
Plant Type	Annual flower
Mature Size	10 to 15 feet
Sun Exposure	Full sun
Soil Type	Loamy
Soil pH	6.0 to 6.8
Bloom Time	Summer, fall
Flower Color	Red, purple
Hardiness Zones	10, 11
Native Area	Tropical Africa

Getty Images How to Grow Purple Hyacinth Bean
Most of the purple hyacinth bean seed sold is day length neutral and you should start to see flowers anytime after mid-summer. However, some varieties are affected by day length and are not triggered to begin flowering until the days start to shorten. The purple pods will form shortly after the flowers start fading. No deadheading is needed. Once the flowering starts, you should see a continual display of color.

Purple hyacinth bean vines climb by twining around structures and other plants. You can use them to add height to a border, by growing them up a teepee or trellis. They may need some initial training to reach the support, but once attached, they will take it from there. You could let the vines ramble through other tall plants, trees or shrubs, or use them to cover a fence or arbor. Because of their lush growth, Purple hyacinth bean vines make an excellent choice for camouflaging eyesores like air conditioning units.

Light
For the best flowering, choose a site that gets full sun. Purple hyacinth beans will grow in partial shade, but along with fewer blooms, you will also have the risk of fungal diseases.

Soil
A neutral soil pH of 6.0 to 6.8 is best. Purple hyacinth beans don't need overly rich soil, but working some organic matter into the soil before planting will give them a good start. Definitely, choose a well-draining site. Although they need regular water, their roots will rot in overly wet soil.

Water
This plant likes lots of water, but the soil should be moist, not wet.

Temperature and Humidity
Purple hyacinth beans can be perennial in USDA hardiness zones 10 and above. They may even develop woody stems, although they tend to be short-lived. In other areas, they are grown as annuals. Plants may reseed if the pods are left over-winter. It is also very easy to collect the dried seed at the end of the season, to save for next year.

Fertilizer
Because the vines are so vigorous, give them some extra food every four to five weeks, throughout the summer. Start with rich soil and give them a monthly dose of your favorite balanced fertilizer, preferably something low in nitrogen and high in phosphorous to encourage blooming.

If the vines have few or no flowers, it could be that they are not getting enough sun or they are getting too much nitrogen. Make sure whatever fertilizer you use has a low first number. (5-10-10) and avoid nitrogen supplements like fish emulsion or soy meal.

Varieties of Hyacinth Bean
Generally, you will only find seed labeled Hyacinth Bean or Purple Hyacinth Bean. There are a few named varieties out there, but the difference in their flowers or pods is minimal when compared to the generic seed, although some lean more toward red, rather than purple. Occasionally you will see seed for just white flowering vines. The flowers are lovely, but they produce a pale green pod. There is also a yellow variety.

Growing From Seeds
You can sometimes find purple hyacinth bean seedlings for sale in nurseries, they are more commonly started from seed. The seeds are very hard and soaking them overnight, before planting, will improve germination.

Wait until all danger of frost has passed before direct sowing. The seeds will not germinate well in cold soil and the young plants can be killed by a late frost. If you prefer, you can start the seeds indoors, four to six weeks before transplanting outside. But the direct-sown seed is easier and the plants will catch up to the seedlings in no time.

Plant the seeds one to two inches deep, spaced about six inches apart. If you are worried about poor germination, you can sow the seeds closer and thin them when they are a few inches tall. Seed should germinate within two to three weeks.

Expect to get a lot of leafy growth, before flowering starts. Have your support in place when you plant the seeds. Once the vines find the support, they will train themselves to grow up it. If they don't have anything to climb, they will tangle around themselves on the ground.

Common Pests
Purple hyacinth bean is seldom bothered by disease or pests. Butterflies may lay their eggs on the leaves and the caterpillars will munch on them, but only for a short period. And when they're done, you'll get more butterflies.

Harvesting
Immature, tender pods can be cooked, like green beans. The flavor is much stronger than the common green bean and the purple color disappears with cooking. The leaves and flowers are also edible. Shelled, dried beans require proper preparation or they can be toxic. The shelled, dried seed beans must be thoroughly cooked, changing the water twice, before eating.

Toxicity of Purple Hyacinth Bean Plant
Uncooked seeds are poisonous, with toxic levels of cyanogenic glucosides. They can cause vomiting, breathing problems and convulsions. Better to leave the cooking to someone experienced with hyacinth beans and save your seed for planting.

How to Grow and Care for Purple Hyacinth Bean

Purple hyacinth bean (Lablab purpureus) is a quick-growing annual that features purple flowers and glossy purple seed pods late summer through fall.

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Purple Hyacinth Bean Care – How To Grow A Hyacinth Bean Vine Hyacinth Bean By: Susan Patterson, Master Gardener Printer Friendly Version Image by kaiooooooooooooo A vigorous ornamental annual vine, purple hyacinth bean plant (Dolichos lablab or Lablab purpurea), displays beautiful pinkish-purple blossoms and interesting reddish-purple pods that grow to be about the same size as lima bean pods. The hyacinth bean plant adds loads of color and interest to any garden right through fall. Thomas Jefferson’s favorite nurseryman Bernard McMahon sold hyacinth bean vine plants to Jefferson in 1804. Because of this, the hyacinth bean is also known as Jefferson bean. These fabulous heirloom plants are now featured at Monticello in the Colonial kitchen garden. How to Grow a Hyacinth Bean Vine Purple hyacinth beans are not fussy about soil type but do best when planted in full sun. These vigorous growers do require a sturdy support that is at least 10 to 15 feet (3-4.5 m.) high. Many gardeners grow this lovely vine on a sturdy trellis, fence or arbor. Seeds can be sown directly outdoors once the threat of frost has passed. Seeds can also be started indoors several weeks before the weather warms. Transplants are best when planted on the small side. Once planted, these low maintenance plants require very little care. Provide regular water for transplants and seedlings for best results. When to Pick Purple Hyacinth Bean Seed Pods AD Although purple hyacinth beans are used as a forage crop in some parts of the world, they are not recommended for eating, as they have to be cooked a very particular way. Instead, they are best enjoyed as an ornamental plant in the landscape. For those wanting to grow additional plants, the seed pods can be harvested. Therefore, knowing when to pick purple hyacinth bean seed pods is helpful. Once the flower dies away, the pods begin to take on significant size. The best time to harvest the bean seedpods is just prior to your first frost. Seeds are easy to keep, and you can use them next year in the garden. Seeds can be easily removed from dried seedpods for storage.

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Purple Hyacinth Bean Care - How To Grow A Hyacinth Bean Vine

A vigorous, ornamental, annual vine, purple hyacinth bean plant, displays beautiful, pinkish-purple blossoms and interesting, reddish-purple pods that grow to be about the same size as lima bean pods.

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Where I live we don't get frosts. Not far away yes in the valleys.

This plant can crop over the year in warmer locations.

Birds are eating some bean leaves on other bean plants.