Wonderbean, Jack Bean, Wonder Bean, Giant Stock Bean, Horse Bean, Swordbean, Gotani Bean Canavalia ensiformis

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Botanical Name:

Canavalia ensiformis

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Canavalia

Species:

ensiformis

Common Name:

Wonderbean, Jack Bean, Wonder Bean, Giant Stock Bean, Horse Bean, Swordbean, Gotani Bean

Seeds Per Pound:
391
Quantity:
7.92 lb
Average Viable Seeds/Packet:
12
Germination:
98%
Germination Test Type:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
99%
Height:
3 feet
Collection Locale:
India
Crop Year:
2022
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
9
Harvest hemisphere:
Northern
In Stock: 7.92 lb
Prices
Items are priced on a curve, you can buy any 'bulk quantity' up to what we have in stock, some examples are:
1 packet (~ 12 seeds)
$8.95
4 oz (~ 98 seeds)
$22.87
8 oz (~ 196 seeds)
$33.41
1 lb (~ 391 seeds)
$54.50
1 kg (~ 862 seeds)
$115.00
Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: none required.
Germination: sow seed 3/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
Other: Seed needs warm temperatures after sowing to germinate (75 degrees F +).

C. ensiformis is a twining plant up to 1 metre (3.3 ft) in height. It has deep roots, which makes it drought resistant. The plant can spread via long runners. The flowers are pink-purple in colour. The pods are up to 36 centimetres (14 in) long with large white seeds .