hyacinth bean

How to Grow and Care for hyacinth bean

hyacinth bean · Lablab purpureus
Also known as: Australian pea; bonavist; dolichos bean; Egyptian kidney bean; jack bean; lablab; lubia bean; seim bean; 埃及豆; 印度豆

Can be grown as a tender annual outdoors, but needs a long summer to crop well. Alternatively grow under heated glass in loam-based potting compost in full light, and liquid feed every two weeks until flowering

Watering: Deep regular watering, damp substrate during vine foliage productionSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing hyacinth bean

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep regular watering, damp substrate during vine foliage production
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced climbing vine feed every two weeks warm growing season
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Care Tips

Can be grown as a tender annual outdoors, but needs a long summer to crop well. Alternatively grow under heated glass in loam-based potting compost in full light, and liquid feed every two weeks until flowering

How to Water hyacinth bean?

Deep regular watering, damp substrate during vine foliage production

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for hyacinth bean?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for hyacinth bean?

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What Soil Is Best for hyacinth bean?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for hyacinth bean?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize hyacinth bean?

Balanced climbing vine feed every two weeks warm growing season

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How to Prune hyacinth bean?

Routine pruning is unnecessary; shorten overlong shoots to fit the available space. Prune in spring.

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How to Propagate hyacinth bean?

Propagate by seed

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How to Transplant hyacinth bean?

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How to Care for hyacinth bean in Winter?

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How to Plant hyacinth bean?

Can be grown as a tender annual outdoors, but needs a long summer to crop well. Alternatively grow under heated glass in loam-based potting compost in full light, and liquid feed every two weeks until flowering

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How to Repot hyacinth bean?

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How to Harvest hyacinth bean?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of hyacinth bean

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Attributes of hyacinth bean

Plant typeClimber Wall Shrub · Conservatory Greenhouse
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClimbing
OriginTropical Africa

Scientific Classification

Species
Lablab purpureus
Genus
Lablab
Family
Fabaceae
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