Winged Bean.

En un coup d'œil

Niveau d'entretien

Moyenne

Type de plante

Annual legume

Lumière

Full sun

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 2 à 4 jours

Taille adulte

3 to 4 meters

Croissance

Rapide

Rusticité

USDA 9 à 12

Floraison

Late summer to autumn

Entretien

Provide a sturdy trellis for this climber to scale as it grows quickly. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged to encourage pod production. Watch for yellowing leaves which can indicate poor drainage or nutrient deficiency.

Arrosage

Keep the soil evenly moist throughout the growing season.

Engrais

Use a balanced fertilizer low in nitrogen to support flowering.

Taille

Trim back excessive foliage to improve airflow and focus energy on pod development.

Rempotage

This plant is typically grown as an annual and does not require repotting.

Sol

Well draining loamy soil

pH du sol

6.0 to 7.0

Température

15 à 35°C

Humidité

60 à 90%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Faible

Durée de vie

Perennial, typically grown as an annual

Parfum

Léger

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

Raw consumption of the seeds or pods can cause digestive distress due to high levels of trypsin inhibitors.

Enfants

The seeds are small and hard, posing a potential choking hazard if left unattended.

Allergènes de contact

The foliage can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Allergènes aéroportés

Pollen may trigger mild reactions in those with severe legume allergies.

Comestibilité

Always cook the pods and seeds thoroughly to neutralize anti-nutritional factors before consumption.

Comment l'identifier

• Four distinct longitudinal wings on pods
• Compound leaves with three leaflets
• Bright blue or white pea flowers
• Vigorous climbing vine habit

Hauteur

3 à 4m

Envergure

0,6 à 1m

Feuilles

green, deciduous

Fleurs

blue, white, purple, 2 à 4cm

Fruits

green, purple, Autumn

Problèmes courants

• Powdery mildew — A white fungal growth appears on leaves during humid, stagnant conditions.
• Aphids — Small insects that cluster on new growth and suck plant sap.

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed

Quand planter

Spring

Hivernage

In frost-prone areas, treat it as an annual and harvest before the first freeze. In tropical zones, cut back dead vines to encourage new growth in spring.

En pot

It can grow in large containers of at least 20 liters, provided you supply a tall trellis.

Plant near tall crops to provide the necessary vertical space for the vines to spread.

Bonnes associations

• Maïs — Corn provides a sturdy natural trellis for the climbing beans.
• concombre — They share similar moisture and heat requirements.

Espèces similaires

• Haricot commun — Both are nitrogen-fixing legumes used for their edible pods.

Science

Famille

Fabaceae

Genre

Psophocarpus

Ordre

Fabales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Tropical Asia and Papua New Guinea

Préservation

It is widely cultivated in tropical regions and is not considered threatened.

It is a perennial vine that acts as an annual in cooler climates, fixing nitrogen to thrive in nutrient-poor soils.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons

Utilisations

culinary vegetable, nitrogen-fixing cover crop, ornamental vine

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

Do I need a trellis?

Yes, this is a vigorous climber that requires strong support.

Can I eat the leaves?

Yes, they are often used like spinach in stir-fries.

D'où vient le nom

The name Psophocarpus comes from Greek words meaning noisy fruit, referring to the sound the pods make when they dry and split.

Bon à savoir

• The pods have four distinct wings running down their length.
• It is a nitrogen-fixing legume that improves soil health.
• The tubers are rich in protein compared to other root vegetables.
• It thrives in hot, humid climates where other beans struggle.