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Silver Moon Hyacinth Bean

Name: Silver Moon Hyacinth Bean
SKU: 56824
Availability: InStock

₹90.00

Silver Moon Hyacinth Bean (Lablab purpureus ‘Silver Moon’) is an elegant vine prized for its pure white flowers and luminous silvery-green pods.

A cultivar of the tropical African hyacinth bean, it was popularized in ornamental gardening, with mentions in early 20th-century catalogs like Peter Henderson’s in 1910.

This vigorous annual climber showcases fragrant white blooms, bright green foliage, and flat, shiny pods resembling crescent moons.

6 seeds per packet

Availability: 9 in stock

Categories: Beans, Heirloom / Desi vegetable seeds, Vegetable Seeds

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Botanical Information

Scientific Name: Lablab purpureus ‘Silver Moon’
Family: Fabaceae (Legume family)
Growth Habit: Twining annual vine (perennial in frost-free zones)
Height: Climbs 10-20 feet with support
Pods: Flat, silvery-green, 3-5 inches long, containing 2-4 seeds

Growing and Care Information

Location: Full sun for optimal growth; tolerates light shade with reduced blooms.
Soil: Thrives in well-draining, moderately rich soil; pH 6.0-6.8 ideal.
Support: Needs a strong trellis or fence, 10-20 feet tall, for climbing.
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; drought-tolerant once established but blooms best with regular water.
Fertilizer: Apply compost at planting; use low-nitrogen fertilizer during flowering.
Germination: Seeds sprout in 7-14 days; soak for 24 hours to hasten sprouting.
Pests/Diseases: Generally pest-free; avoid overwatering to prevent fungal issues.