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Sword Bean Seeds for Home Gardening

Sword Bean Seeds for Home Gardening

$16.69 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Sow Sword Bean seeds directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed.

Plant seeds about 1–1½″ deep in well-drained soil.

Space plants adequately and provide strong support such as trellises or poles for climbing.

Water lightly after sowing to encourage uniform germination.

How to Grow

Grow Sword Beans in full sun for best growth and yield.

Water regularly, keeping the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.

Provide sturdy support early, as vines grow rapidly and become heavy.

Use fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.

Harvest pods young for tender texture and better flavor.

Tips

Provide strong trellising for heavy vines

Harvest pods young for best taste

Avoid waterlogging to prevent root issues

Warm climates support faster growth and flowering

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Long

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Climbing

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Summer

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Mild

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Sword Bean Seeds for Home Gardening
seed-type

Seed Type

Open-Pollinated

plant-type

Plant Type

Pod & Legume Vegetable

Sword Bean is a traditional legume variety known for its strong climbing habit and distinctive long, flat pods. When harvested young, the pods are tender and suitable for cooking, while mature seeds are often used in traditional preparations. The plants are hardy, fast-growing, and well adapted to warm climates. Sword beans are ideal for gardeners seeking a productive and robust legume crop with unique appearance and culinary value.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring–Summer

fruit-size

Fruit Size

8–12″ Pods

plant-height

Plant Height

8–10 ft

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

9–11

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

18–24″

planting-depth

Planting Depth

1–1½″

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Warm climate

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000184778

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Sword Beans different from common runner beans?

Sword beans produce unusually long, broad pods on vigorous climbing vines, giving them a distinctive appearance in vegetable gardens.

Can vines cover tall garden supports?

Yes. Strong trellises, poles, or pergolas help support vigorous climbing growth throughout the season.

Which vegetables grow well with Sword Beans?

Sweet corn, cucumbers, pumpkins, okra, and leafy greens make suitable companion crops.

Can immature pods be harvested for cooking?

Yes. Young pods are commonly harvested while tender for culinary use in many regional dishes.

Are mature beans also used in cooking?

Yes. Mature beans are commonly prepared after appropriate cooking according to traditional recipes.

Do bean flowers attract beneficial insects?

The blossoms may attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects during flowering.