Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Sword Beans (Canavalia gladiata)

Outplanted some of the germinated seeds of Sword Beans (Canavalia gladiata). This is a fast-growing climber that has been widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical areas for its edible seeds and seed pods as an ornamental, and for ground cover, forage and green manure.



Huge brown pods of Sword Beans. The seeds inside are now matured ready for use. 



Collection of seeds from the dried matured pods of the Sword Beans. It can be used as a drink but need to prepare with caution. The seeds must be boiled first before using it. 



Young pods ready to use for cooking. Boiled first and then sliced to your desired sizes and can be sauteed with other veggies. 



For availability of seeds for planting materials you can inquire the FB page of BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM


 

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