Hyacinth Bean - Akhana Fujimame

Hyacinth Bean - Akhana Fujimame

The vine is vigorous and needs to be supported. Also grown as an ornamental plant in the garden. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring/summer after last frost in a warm and sunny location. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Train to a vertical support. Harvest young pods. Young pods can be sliced or used whole. Always cook hyacinth beans well before eating. Warning: Hyacinth beans naturally have cyanogenic glucoside (a plant compound that contains sugar and produces cyanide.) Hyacinth beans should never be eaten raw by humans or animals. Always cook hyacinth beans well before eating because heat alters the cyanogenic glucosides.

Seeds Per Package:

• 5 g packet - Approximately 25 Seeds
• 4 oz - Approximately 600 Seeds
• 1 lb - Approximately 2,400 Seeds