Purple Winged Bean Seeds (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus) – 350+ Premium Rare Heirloom Seeds

Cultivate the extraordinary Purple Winged Bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus), also widely celebrated as the Four-Angled Bean, Dragon Bean, or Kecipir Ungu. This highly coveted, rare heirloom variety stands out with its stunning, deeply pigmented purple pods that add spectacular color to both your garden and culinary dishes. Renowned as a true "superfood," every single part of this tropical vine is entirely edible and nutrient-dense—including the crisp, winged pods, the protein-rich seeds, the tender leaves, the beautiful pale-blue blossoms, and even the tuberous roots. When cooked, the pods offer a delightful, crunchy texture and a clean, sweet flavor reminiscent of asparagus and snap peas.

Our premium selection contains 350+ high-viability, fresh, and thoroughly cleaned seeds, chosen specifically for maximum germination rates and fast seedling development. The Purple Winged Bean vine is legendary for its vigorous growth, high disease resistance, and outstanding ability to fix nitrogen in the soil, making it a highly productive and eco-friendly choice for homesteads, market gardeners, and expansive edible landscapes.

You will receive:

• ✔️ 350+ Premium-quality Purple Winged Bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus) seeds

• ✔️ Hand-selected and professionally processed for exceptional viability

• ✔️ Packaged in heavy-duty, moisture-controlled botanical sachets to lock in long-term freshness

• ✔️ Germination and trellis cultivation guide included to help you get started

🌿 Cultivation & Care Information

• Botanical Name: Psophocarpus tetragonolobus var. Purple

• Common Name: Purple Winged Bean / Four-Angled Bean / Dragon Bean / Kecipir Ungu

• Plant Type: Vigorous, perennial tropical climbing vine (often grown as a productive annual)

• Sun Requirements: Full sun (Essential: Requires at least 6–8 hours of intense, direct sunlight daily to maximize heavy blooming, vibrant purple pod coloration, and overall yield).

• Soil / Medium: Highly adaptable; thrives best in rich, fertile, well-draining sandy loams with a neutral pH (6.0–7.5). Being a legume, it fixes its own nitrogen.

• Watering: Requires regular, consistent watering to maintain even soil moisture. Keep the medium damp but never waterlogged, especially during the early seedling phase.

• Growth Habit: A highly vigorous, fast-climbing vine that absolutely requires a sturdy support structure (trellis, arbor, or fence) to manage its heavy foliage and cascading pod load.

• Temperature: Thrives beautifully in hot, humid tropical and subtropical environments. Highly sensitive to cold and frost; performs best when soil temperatures are warm.

💡 Pro Growing Tip: Winged bean seeds have an exceptionally hard, protective seed coat that can slow down water absorption. To break dormancy uniformly across this entire batch and achieve rapid germination, scarify the seeds by gently nicking the outer coat with sandpaper or a clean blade, then soak them in warm water for 12 to 24 hours until they noticeably plump up. Sow the seeds roughly 1 inch deep in a warm, moist, sterile potting mix. Keep the soil lightly damp, and sprouting typically begins within 7 to 14 days under warm, bright conditions!