Asian Winged Bean
(Psophocarpus tetragonolobus)

Description:
A tender perennial climbing vine with a similar growing habit as pole beans. Four angled “wings” run lengthwise to the pods giving them their name. beans are harvested when young and tender.

Growing:
  • ​tender perennial (protect from frost)
  • full sun
  • ​rich well draining soil
  • moderate water
  • harvest; beans (when young and tender)

Primary Use:
  • edible beans
  • fixes nitrogen in the soil
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