{"product_id":"bean-sword-bean-shironata-mame-white-flower-bean","title":"Bean - Sword Bean, Shironata Mame, White Flower Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Shironata Mame, White Flower Bean)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSword beans are a climbing runner bean, herbaceous vine that can reach lengths of up to 30-35 feet under optimal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flowers, which are either white or light purple, measure approximately 1\" plus in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fruits are shaped as long, straight, slightly compressed pods, measuring anywhere from 8-23 inches, with a rough surface. Each pod contains 8 to 16 seeds, which are oblong-ellipsoid, variable in color, ranging from red and red-brown to white or black. The hilum is dark brown and extends the full length of the seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is believed to have come from the Old World, probably in eastern Asia. Still today, sword beans are widely distributed in those regions. Sword beans are most commonly cultivated in the south, southeast, and east Asia. It is also common in Saudi Arabia, East Africa, South Africa, and Madagascar. Historically, its primary use was for food and traditional Medicine. See extra notes at the bottom of this description for the medicinal content.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e*A Great Pollinator plant*\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeed Count: 3 giant beans (others are selling by the gram, which means you may get only 1-4 beans, and for a higher price) One bean can weigh up to 3g. We assure you will get 3 beans no matter what the weight is, with each seed packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaturity: 80-90 Days\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGermination: 3-8 Days\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeeding Depth: 1 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRow Spacing: 12-14 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant Height: 12-30”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowth Habit: Vining up to 30ft long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoil Preference: Fertile, well-draining soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTemperature Preference: 60-90℉\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLight Preference: Full sun to part shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou do not need to soak before planting, but If you do choose to soak:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort soak time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you decide to soak, only do so for a short period, like a few hours, to slightly speed up germination. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck for viability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways check your seeds before planting by floating them in water; any that float are not viable and should be discarded. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Disease:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShironata Sword Beans are not a favored by pests. There should not be any concerns with pests with proper cultivation practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHealthful Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unfortunately due to specific laws, we cannot list what we have found. But we can point you in the direction of the NIH gov website that has done studies on the bean extract and what it has helped in treating.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bear Mountain Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46450959581241,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/4182\/3545\/files\/Bean_-_Sword_Bean_Shironata_Mame_White_Flower_Bean.webp?v=1788657094","url":"https:\/\/bearmountainseeds.com\/products\/bean-sword-bean-shironata-mame-white-flower-bean","provider":"Bear Mountain Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}