Add vibrant color and texture to your garden with Hyacinth Bean (Lablab purpureus) seeds. Known for their fast-growing vines, beautiful purple flowers, and glossy pods, Hyacinth Beans are prized for both ornamental and edible use. These vigorous climbers are perfect for trellises, pergolas, or fences, bringing a striking vertical element to any landscape.

Features:

1. Botanical Name: Lablab purpureus
2. Common Name: Hyacinth Bean
3. Growth Habit: Vigorous climbing vine
4. Flower Color: Purple to violet
5. Pod Color: Shiny purple or green, depending on variety
6. Light Requirements: Full sun
7. Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil
8. Suitable For: Trellises, fences, walls, and ornamental gardens

Specifications:

1. Seed Type: Non-GMO, high-quality vegetable and ornamental seeds
2. Planting Season: Spring to early summer (after last frost)
3. Zones: USDA Zones 9–11 (annual in cooler zones)
4. Planting Depth: 1 inch (2.5 cm)
5. Spacing: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm) between plants
6. Germination Time: 7–14 days
7. Days to Maturity: 90–120 days after sowing
8. Height: 8–15 feet (2.4–4.5 meters) when supported
9. Water Requirements: Moderate, consistent moisture
10. Temperature: Prefers warm weather (70–85°F / 21–29°C)
11. Maintenance: Requires sturdy support for climbing
12. Indoor/Outdoor: Best grown outdoors in sunny, warm conditions

Planting Guide:

1. Sow seeds directly outdoors after the last frost when the soil is warm.
2. Plant seeds about 1 inch deep and water regularly until germination.
3. Provide a trellis or support structure for the vines to climb.
4. Space plants adequately for air circulation and healthy growth.
5. Harvest pods when young for edible use or allow them to mature for ornamental display.