Sword Jackbean Canavalia gladiata

Detailed Listing For
Botanical Name:

Canavalia gladiata

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Canavalia

Species:

gladiata

Common Name:

Sword Jackbean

Seeds Per Pound:
240
Quantity:
11.89 lb
Germination:
91%
Germination Test Type:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
99%
Height:
6-8 feet
Collection Locale:
India
New Delhi
Crop Year:
2023
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
8
Harvest hemisphere:
Northern
In Stock: 11.89 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 (~ 0 seeds)
$8.95
1 oz (~ 15 seeds)
$9.50
1 lb (~ 240 seeds)
$79.50
1 kg (~ 529 seeds)
$158.00
Characteristics
Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: none required.
Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
In a Nutshell:
* Canavalia gladiata, usually called Sword Bean, is a domesticated plant species in the legume (Fabaceae) family. more...
* The legume is a used as a vegetable in interiors of central and south central India, though not commercially farmed. In Telugu it is called 'chamma kaya' also called 'Tammi kaya' more...
* The fruits are eaten as a vegetable in Africa and Asia. more...
Canavalia gladiata , usually called Sword Bean , is a domesticated plant species in the legume ( Fabaceae ) family. The legume is a used as a vegetable in interiors of central and south central India, though not commercially farmed. In telugu it is called 'chamma kaya'
Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov
Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov