Hyacinth Bean Seeds
Lablab purpureus Dolichos lablab 
 
Description and Uses: This beautiful climbing vine from India is incredibly versatile, where the young pods, flowers, roots, leaves and dried seeds are commonly eaten. We often use the flowers which taste like bean sprouts in our herb flower salads. Hyacinth Bean is a very striking plant with dark purple leaves and stems and glossy purple seed pods. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine as a tonic and to treat dysentry and 'summer heat disorders'. Seed Germinating Tips: Plant outdoors in spring after danger of frost, or indoors 6 weeks before last frost. Cover 1/2" with fine soil, firmly and keep moist. Provide a trellis or strings for vines to climb. Removing spent flowers will promote more flowers.