Giant Red Sword Beans
Largest edible beans ever grown, belonging to the genus Canvalia ensiformis and came from the Orient. Pods up to 16 inches long and 2 to 3 inches wide; when cooked young are sweet and tender. Matured beans may be roasted, ground and used as a coffee substitute. For decorative effects and making novelties, the pods can be painted in colors and strung up. A Japanese machette may be made by painting the pod aluminum, making and affixing a cardboard handle. Large, fully mature beans are bright red color and may be strung like beads. This bean grows as high as 50 feet up trees, poles, trellises, as well as fences or on the ground. Very ornamental for their white flowers. People stop and gaze at the beautiful flowers and giant pods. A fine exhibition item for fairs, etc. this bean is very easily grown in almost any kind of soil and are practically immune from disease and insects. To hasten growth the beans should be soaked for 24 hours, then planted and watered the first week. In northern areas they may be started in pots or bands indoors before the last spring. Pkt., (7 seeds) 50c.
Originally listed in: 1958 Gleckler's Seed Catalog
Largest edible beans ever grown, belonging to the genus Canvalia ensiformis and came from the Orient. Pods up to 16 inches long and 2 to 3 inches wide; when cooked young are sweet and tender. Matured beans may be roasted, ground and used as a coffee substitute. For decorative effects and making novelties, the pods can be painted in colors and strung up. A Japanese machette may be made by painting the pod aluminum, making and affixing a cardboard handle. Large, fully mature beans are bright red color and may be strung like beads. This bean grows as high as 50 feet up trees, poles, trellises, as well as fences or on the ground. Very ornamental for their white flowers. People stop and gaze at the beautiful flowers and giant pods. A fine exhibition item for fairs, etc. this bean is very easily grown in almost any kind of soil and are practically immune from disease and insects. To hasten growth the beans should be soaked for 24 hours, then planted and watered the first week. In northern areas they may be started in pots or bands indoors before the last spring. Pkt., (7 seeds) 50c.
Originally listed in: 1958 Gleckler's Seed Catalog