Out of Stock

Bean ‘Matki’

Vigna aconitifolia

    seeds only available to PSW members – limit of 2 packets of this variety

    • rare in our seedbank
    • heirloom from Indian sub-continent
    • annual bush bean to 4ocm
    • very high in protein
    • also known as “Indian Moth Bean”

    NOTE: If the price is reduced, the seed has passed its best-by date.
    Best-by date, germination rates, and growing information are in “Additional Information”.

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Description

Bean ‘Matki’ is also known as ‘Indian Moth Bean’. Annual to 40cm high. Native of India and Pakistan. Drought tolerant. High in protein. Eat young pods or harvest dry beans when fully ripe. Soil must be warm (18°C+) for germination to occur.

Additional information

Best By

Dec-22

germination rate - current stock

not tested

Packet Quantity

6 seeds

Lifecycle

annual

Sowing Months

November; December

Method

direct sow

Depth to Sow

20mm

Germination

5-10 days

Distance Apart

15cm

Harvest

90 days