Asian Hyacinth/Lima Beans
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Red Borlotti Bean – A Delicious Creamy, Pink-Red Pod Attractive Bean
$3.50Quick ViewRed Borlotti Bean – A Delicious Creamy, Pink-Red Pod Attractive Bean – 8 Seeds
This is the large plump red rooster bean that is pinkish-brown in colour with reddish-brown streaks. Borlotti beans are widely used in Italian cooking and have a sweetish flavour with a smooth creamy texture. They work well in salads and casseroles. Young pods are really great when stir-fry. These beautiful red pods will definitely add some colour in your dish and your kids will love them.
Nutrition
They are a good source of protein, vitamin A, thiamin, riboflavin, iron, phosphorus, and potassium, and a very good source for vitamin C, folate, magnesium, and manganese. A serving of 100 grams of yardlong beans contains 47 calories, 0 g of total fat, 4 mg sodium (0% daily value), 8 g of total carbohydrates (2% daily value), and 3 g of protein (5% daily value).
They are very easy to grow & easy to maintain. Best time to sow seeds after frost. Seeds need min 15°C to germinate. Soak the seeds in water for 3/4 hours before sowing them in a sunny, well-drained position. Germinate in 3 weeks. Sow them between 15-20mm deep, 5-8 inches apart and 18-36 inches between rows. Enjoy your harvest in 70 days. This is a vine variety so they need some support for their vigorous produce.
International Buyers:
If the postage is lost in transit and you do not receive them or your country’s custom confiscate the seeds, I won’t be responsible for it. You will not be refunded nor resend the seeds again. Please do not buy the seeds if you are not agreed to this terms. If you want me send through registered post, please contact me before you pay for the item. -
RED Snake Bean – Yardlong Bean, Borboti, Bora, Chinese Long Bean
$3.50Quick ViewRED Snake Bean – Yardlong Bean, Borboti, Bora, Chinese Long Bean – 5 Seeds
One of the most rare red variety snake bean as they are very delicious & really colourful! So grow them in a backyard garden or even in a pot!
Widely grown in the warmer parts of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and southern China. A variety of the cowpea, it is grown primarily for its strikingly long (35-75 cm) immature pods and has uses very similar to that of the green bean.
Uses
The crisp, tender pods are eaten both fresh and cooked. They are at their best when young and slender. They are sometimes cut into short sections for cooking uses. As a West Indian dish, they are often stir-fried with potatoes and shrimp. They are also used in stir-fries in Chinese cuisine and in Kerala cuisine. In Malaysian cuisine, they are often stir-fried with chillies and shrimp paste (belacan) or used in cooked salads (kerabu). Another popular option is to chop them into very short sections and fry them in an omelette. In Suriname cuisine they are called kousenband and served with Roti.
Nutrition
They are a good source of protein, vitamin A, thiamin, riboflavin, iron, phosphorus, and potassium, and a very good source for vitamin C, folate, magnesium, and manganese. A serving of 100 grams of yardlong beans contains 47 calories, 0 g of total fat, 4 mg sodium (0% daily value), 8 g of total carbohydrates (2% daily value), and 3 g of protein (5% daily value).
Visit for more nutritional info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vigna_unguiculata_subsp._sesquipedalis
Growing instructions:
They are very easy to grow & easy to maintain. Best time to sow seeds after frost. Seeds need min 15°C to germinate. Soak the seeds in water for a few hours before planting and sow them in a sunny, well-drained position. Germinate in 3 weeks. Sow them between 15-20mm deep, 5-8 inches apart and 18-36 inches between rows. Enjoy your harvest in 60 days.
International Buyers:
If the postage is lost in transit and you do not receive them or your country’s custom confiscate the seeds, I won’t be responsible for it. You will not be refunded nor resend the seeds again. Please do not buy the seeds if you are not agreed to this terms. If you want me send through registered post, please contact me before you pay for the item. -
Snake Bean Long – Light Green – Yardlong bean, Borboti, Bora, Chinese Long Bean
$3.50Quick ViewSnake Bean Long – Light Green – Yardlong bean, Borboti, Bora, Chinese Long Bean – 10 Seeds
Widely grown in the warmer parts of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and southern China. A variety of thecowpea, it is grown primarily for its strikingly long (35-75 cm) immature pods and has uses very similar to that of the green bean.
Uses
The crisp, tender pods are eaten both fresh and cooked. They are at their best when young and slender. They are sometimes cut into short sections for cooking uses. As a West Indian dish, they are often stir-fried with potatoes and shrimp. They are also used in stir-fries in Chinese cuisine and in Kerala cuisine. In Malaysian cuisine, they are often stir-fried with chillies and shrimp paste (belacan) or used in cooked salads (kerabu). Another popular option is to chop them into very short sections and fry them in an omelette. In Suriname cuisine they are called kousenband and served with Roti.
Nutrition
They are a good source of protein, vitamin A, thiamin, riboflavin, iron, phosphorus, and potassium, and a very good source for vitamin C, folate, magnesium, and manganese. A serving of 100 grams of yardlong beans contains 47 calories, 0 g of total fat, 4 mg sodium (0% daily value), 8 g of total carbohydrates (2% daily value), and 3 g of protein (5% daily value).
Visit for more info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vigna_unguiculata_subsp._sesquipedalis
They are very easy to grow & easy to maintain. Best time to sow seeds after frost. Seeds need min 15°C to germinate. Soak the seeds in water for a few hours before planting and sow them in a sunny, well-drained position. Germinate in 3 weeks. Sow them between 15-20mm deep, 5-8 inches apart and 18-36 inches between rows. Enjoy your harvest in 75 days. This is a vine variety so they need some support for their vigorous produce.
International Buyers:
If the postage is lost in transit and you do not receive them or your country’s custom confiscate the seeds, I won’t be responsible for it. You will not be refunded nor resend the seeds again. Please do not buy the seeds if you are not agreed to this terms. If you want me send through registered post, please contact me before you pay for the item. -
Ultra Rare Asian Hyacinth Bean – Very Delicious & High Yield Variety
$3.50Quick ViewUltra Rare Asian Hyacinth Bean – Very Delicious & High Yield Variety – 5 Seeds
One of the most rare type of hyacinth bean I have ever grown. This plant will start producing beans within 6 weeks! Only a few packets available. So don’t miss out!
Extreme grower! The photo you are viewing is a snapshot from the vine. They are very easy to grow & easy to maintain. Will give fruit twice a year.
Best time to sow seeds after frost. Seeds need min 20 °C to germinate. Soak the seeds in water for a few hours before planting and sow them in a sunny, well-drained position. Germinates in 2 weeks. With some care this type of plant will last 2/3 years & will produce bean continuously.
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I do combine shipping. Any amount of seeds you buy from my store, you pay $2 for standard national shipping.
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International Buyers:
If the postage is lost in transit and you do not receive them or your country’s custom confiscate the seeds, I won’t be responsible for it. You will not be refunded nor resend the seeds again. Please do not buy the seeds if you are not agreed to this terms. If you want me send through registered post, please contact me before you pay for the item.
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Due to quarantine restrictions, seeds can’t be sent to Tasmania. -
Winged Bean Builds Immunity Rich in Vitamin C, B Complex Vitamins Australian Grown 10 Seeds
$3.99Quick ViewWinged Bean Builds Immunity Rich in Vitamin C, B Complex Vitamins Australian Grown 10 Seeds
The Winged Bean also known as cigarillas, goa bean, four-angled bean, four-cornered bean, manila bean, princess bean, asparagus bean, dragon bean, is a tropical herbaceous legume plant. Its origin is most likely New Guinea.Winged bean is nutrient-rich, and all parts of the plant are edible. Leaves can be eaten like spinach, flowers can be used in salads, tubers can be eaten raw or cooked, seeds can be used in similar ways as the soybean. The winged bean is an underutilised species but has the potential to become a major multi-use food crop in the tropics of Asia, Africa, and Latin America.Nutritional value:The seeds are edible after cooking. Each of these parts contains vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and iron, among other nutrients. The young leaves can be picked and prepared as a leaf vegetable, similar to spinach. The nutrient-rich, tuberous roots have a nutty flavour. They are about 20% protein; winged bean roots have more protein than many other root vegetables. The seeds are about 35% protein and 18% fat. The beans are rich not only in protein, but in tocopherols (antioxidants that facilitate vitamin A utilisation in the body).Growing instructions:Best time to sow seeds after frost. Seeds need min 20°C to germinate . Soak the seeds in water for about 30 minutes before planting and sow them in a sunny, well-drained position. Germinates in 2 weeks. Grow indoor in extreme weather condition and then transfer when mature enough to survive. Give the vines enough support for their vigorous growth.