Dolichos lablab Seeds (Hyacinth Bean)

Dolichos lablab, commonly known as Hyacinth Bean or Lablab Bean, is a fast-growing, ornamental, and edible vine. It showcases lush green foliage and produces showy, pea-like flowers in shades of purple, pink, or white. As a legume, it also produces edible pods and seeds. Mature plants can climb to heights of 10-20 feet, making them suitable for trellises or fences. Hyacinth Bean thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9-11 but can be grown as an annual in cooler climates. Gardeners can start it from Dolichos lablab seeds, adding a dash of color and versatility to their garden or landscape.

Growing Dolichos lablab from Seed

• Growth cycle: Perennial
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Suitable climates: Marine West Coast, Mediterranean, Humid Subtropical, Tropical Wet, Tropical Wet & Dry, Semiarid
• Where to grow: Outdoors
• Flower color: Purple

Germinating Hyacinth Bean Flower Seeds

To germinate Dolichos lablab seeds, scarify them by nicking the hard seed coat with a file or soak them in warm water overnight. Plant them in well-draining soil, keep it consistently moist, and provide full sun. Germination typically occurs in 7-14 days.

We source all of our Dolichos lablab seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Hyacinth Bean seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Hyacinth Bean seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Dolichos lablab seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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