Plant Type:
Annual Fruiting Vine, Legume
Harvest Season:
Summer, Fall
Mature Size:
Vines may reach 12-15 ft in length
Soil & Moisture:
Velvet Bean grows great in light and sandy well-draining soil. It thrives in tropical climates with heavy rainfall, as well as dry climates. Velvet Bean is not picky!
Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade
Self-Fertile:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Fast, Very Fast
Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 4-11 with frost protection; Patio/Greenhouse 4+
Velvet Bean is grown as an annual, even in hot climates, due to it's short lifespan. Plant outdoors after risk of frost has passed.
Propagation:
These plants are propagated from seed and grown as an annual, capable to fruit and harvest within one growing season.
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