Botanical name | Dolichos Biflorus |
Variety | |
Common name | Horse Gram |
Other names | Dolichos uniflorus, Macrotyloma uniflorum var. uniflorum, Madras Gram, Frijol Verde |
Pre-Treatment | Not-required |
Zone hardiness cold / warm | 4 / 8 |
Height | 1,20 -4,70 m |
Plant type | Annual |
Vegetation type | Deciduous |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Growth | Fast |
Soil PH | Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline |
Water requirements | Average Water |
Landscape uses | This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds, flowers are fragrant |
Germination rate | 85% |
Leaf / Flower color | Green / Pale Yellow |
it is culinary edible bean that is cooked or fried before use, with both astringent and diuretic properties. Indicated for urinary tract sisorders. Also it makes good green manure. It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects. It can fix Nitrogen.
The plant prefers light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and requires well-drained soil. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It requires moist soil.
Edible Uses: Edible Parts - seed; seedpod. Young seedpods - cooked. They are picked whilst the seeds are very immature and then cooked like French beans. Seed - cooked. Rich in protein. (info source: pfad.org)
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We include extra seeds.
Additional amount depends on the size of seed and the total amount of seeds purchased and might be 5-20%. Please note - it is the GIFT for our buyer. The specific amount is not guaranteed but we will do the best to make you happy.
We ship from Florida, United States on the same or next business day after payment cleared by USPS First Class Regular Mail or USPS First Class Packageservice by our discretion. with the short basic printed germination instructions included.
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