{"product_id":"yam-bean-seeds-for-planting-heirloom-garden-seeds","title":"African Yam Bean Seeds for Planting – Tropical Legume Vegetable Seeds for Home Gardens","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional African legume grown for edible seeds and underground tubers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVigorous climbing plant with green foliage and twining growth habit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduces elongated pods containing nutritious-looking, dark-colored seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm-season crop suited to tropical and subtropical garden conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent choice for gardeners interested in unusual and traditional food crops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdds a distinctive traditional legume to your home garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides both above-ground seeds and underground tubers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMakes an interesting climbing crop for trellises and garden supports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffers a rewarding long-season growing experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps diversify vegetable and edible garden collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e African Yam Bean, Aerial Yam Bean; 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Regular moisture with good drainage; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately seven to fourteen days under favorable conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing Depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e About one to two inches; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately twelve to twenty-four inches apart with suitable climbing support\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Zones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Best suited to tropical and warm subtropical climates; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering\/Maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long-season crop, commonly requiring several months to produce mature pods and underground tubers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Edible seeds and cooked underground tubers; traditional food crop and home garden cultivation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoak seeds before sowing to help soften the hard seed coat and encourage even emergence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant in warm soil after the danger of cold temperatures has passed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstall a sturdy trellis early because the vines are vigorous climbers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist while avoiding prolonged waterlogging around the roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed Storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep unused African yam bean seeds in a cool, dry, dark place away from moisture and direct sunlight. Store them in an airtight or moisture-resistant container and protect them from heat and humidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnique Facts About Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAfrican yam bean is scientifically known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSphenostylis stenocarpa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a dual-purpose crop because it can produce edible seeds above ground and edible tubers underground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plant belongs to the legume family, Fabaceae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfrican yam bean is an important traditional food crop in parts of tropical Africa and is also grown as an underutilized crop elsewhere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"EdenValleySeeds","offers":[{"title":"100 pcs","offer_id":52757931721016,"sku":"FLO-VEG-3379","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Pcs","offer_id":52757931753784,"sku":"FLO-VEG-3380","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Pcs","offer_id":52757931786552,"sku":"FLO-VEG-3381","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/8394\/8088\/files\/african-yam-bean-seeds.jpg?v=1787831750","url":"https:\/\/edenvalleyseeds.com\/products\/yam-bean-seeds-for-planting-heirloom-garden-seeds","provider":"Edenvalleyseeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}