Botanical Interests Ruby Moon Hyacinth Bean Seeds
Grown by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello, hyacinth bean is a dazzling ornamental with stunning, pinkish-purple flowers and shiny, dark purple pods that stand out against the purple and green foliage. Twining stems quickly climb a fence or trellis, trail across the ground for an attractive ground cover, or spill over container edges.Ā Contains toxins; not recommended for eating.Ā
When to Sow Outside:Ā RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 65Ā°F, ideally 70Ā°ā85Ā°F.Ā Successive Sowings:Ā Every 7 to 14 days up to 80 days before your average first fall frost date. NOTE: In very hot summer areas, skip sowing as high heat approaches; temperatures consistently above 90Ā°F will prevent beans from forming.
When to Start Inside:Ā Not recommended. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Roots are sensitive to disturbance; use biodegradable pots that can be placed directly into the ground.
Days to Emerge:Ā 3ā30 days
Seed Depth:Ā 1"
Seed Spacing:Ā A group of 2 seeds every 12"
Thinning:Ā When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12"
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Grown by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello, hyacinth bean is a dazzling ornamental with stunning, pinkish-purple flowers and shiny, dark purple pods that stand out against the purple and green foliage. Twining stems quickly climb a fence or trellis, trail across the ground for an attractive ground cover, or spill over container edges.Ā Contains toxins; not recommended for eating.Ā
When to Sow Outside:Ā RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 65Ā°F, ideally 70Ā°ā85Ā°F.Ā Successive Sowings:Ā Every 7 to 14 days up to 80 days before your average first fall frost date. NOTE: In very hot summer areas, skip sowing as high heat approaches; temperatures consistently above 90Ā°F will prevent beans from forming.
When to Start Inside:Ā Not recommended. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Roots are sensitive to disturbance; use biodegradable pots that can be placed directly into the ground.
Days to Emerge:Ā 3ā30 days
Seed Depth:Ā 1"
Seed Spacing:Ā A group of 2 seeds every 12"
Thinning:Ā When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12"
