Bean Seeds - Bush - Doyuo Adzuki
80-100 Days to maturity. Vigna angularis. Doyou Adzuki Bean Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, AAS winner, high-yielding, bush, shell, Asian, specialty, sprouting bean. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. This adzuki bean is widely grown in Kyoto, Japan. Adzuki beans can also be called azuki. This heirloom variety was bred primarily for its use in sweet red bean paste, a staple ingredient in many Japanese and Chinese desserts. The beans are small, red, and packed with nutrients, including high levels of protein, fiber, and various minerals such as iron and magnesium. The young green beans can be cooked like green beans or snap beans, or sprouted like mung beans, offering additional culinary flexibility. ~200 seeds/oz.
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Growing Doyou Azuki Beans in the Vegetable Garden
Start by soaking your Doyou Adzuki bean seeds in water for about 12 hours. This initial soak helps to soften the seed coat and promotes faster germination. After soaking, drain the water and place the seeds between two damp paper towels. It's important to keep these towels consistently moist but not overly wet. Next, store the damp paper towels in a plastic bag or container and place them in a warm, dark environment for 2-3 days. During this period, check the seeds daily. Once you notice small roots emerging, the seeds are ready for planting.
After the seeds have sprouted, it's time to plant them directly into well-prepared soil. Since Doyou Adzuki beans don't transplant well, it's best to plant them in their final growing location. The ideal time for direct sowing is after the last frost, when soil temperatures have risen to at least 60 F. Plant the germinated seeds about 1 inch deep, spacing them 4-6 inches apart in rows 18-24 inches apart. Ensure they are positioned in an area that receives full sunlight throughout the day.
Doyou Adzuki beans require moderate watering, particularly during flowering and pod development. Ensure the soil remains consistently moist but not soggy. When it comes to fertilizing, apply a balanced fertilizer with a lower nitrogen content, such as a 10-20-20 mix, at the time of planting. Since adzuki beans are nitrogen-fixing plants, they don’t need heavy fertilization, making this initial feeding sufficient to give them a strong start.
Harvesting Doyou Adzuki Beans
Doyou Adzuki beans are most frequently harvested when fully mature as shelling beans, but they can also be prepared like green beans when the pods are young and tender. For tender snap bean use, harvest when the pods are fully green and the beans are not yet swollen. Wait until the pods turn pale yellow and dry out on the plant for dry bean use. The beans inside should be firm and fully developed.
About Doyou Adzuki Bean Garden Seeds
While traditionally used in sweet dishes, it can also be used in savory soups, stews, and salads. The young green beans can be cooked like green beans or snap beans, offering additional culinary flexibility.
Adzuki beans are renowned for their digestive benefits due to their high fiber content. They are also rich in antioxidants with a low glycemic index, which can help reduce inflammation and support overall health.
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Doyou Adzuki Bean Seeds Per Package:
- 5 g - Wholesale - Approximately 35 Seeds
- 4 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 800 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 3,200 Seeds
- 5 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 16,000 Seeds
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=======Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Vigna angularis |
| Bean Sub-Type: | Asian - Asian beans encompass a wide spectrum of bean varieties either originating from Asia or being especially popular in Asian cultures. Specialty - There are many subcategories of beans, and in the interest of simplifying what would be an overwhelming number of bean varieties, we group them as 'specialty'. These include but are not limited to yardlong beans, winged beans, hyacinth beans, sword beans, asparagus beans, adzuki, mung, garbanzo, and others. Sprouting - Sprouting beans are our own category of beans popular for growing sprouts. These typically include mung, adzuki, and garbanzo which are very popular as sprouting beans, and even include a small fava and soybeans that are grown as sprouts. |
| Doyou Adzuki Bean Color: | Green, Red |
| Doyou Adzuki Bean Flavor: | Nutty and sweet. |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Annual Crop: Not Intended to Overwinter |
| Days to Maturity: | 80-100 |
| Days to Germination: | 5-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 1 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 4-6 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 18-24 inches |
| Plant Height: | 12-30 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright |
| Soil Preference: | Beans prefer well-draining, nutrient-rich, loamy soil with a pH of 6.0-6.8. As light feeders and nitrogen-fixing legumes, beans do not require nitrogen-heavy fertilizers. |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer (70-85 F). |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: | Yes, direct sow when soil temperatures are reliably above 60 F. Planting with an inoculant may increase yields, but is certainly not required for a successful grow. |
| Start Indoors: | Not Recommended. Beans grow best without any root disturbance. We recommend direct sowing instead of transplanting. |
| Bean Pollination: | Beans are self-pollinating as they contain both the male and female parts within their flowers, unlike other fruit and vegetable plants. While they are self-pollinating, having a variety of pollinators and flowers around will improve yields by ensuring the greatest chances for pollinating events to occur. |
| Snap or Shell Bean: | Shell - Shell beans have a non-edible woody or fibrous husk that contains the edible beans within. For example, edamame has the beans inside, but you wouldn't want to eat the husk. Shell beans are also sometimes referred to as shelling beans. |
| Pole or Bush Bean: | Bush - Bush beans grow on low-growing, compact, upright, bushy plants that typically do not need a trellis, pole, or other support. Bush beans are usually favorable to container growing. |
| Plant Width: | 12 inches |
| Growth Speed: | Late - Ready for harvest around 86 days or more. |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Germination Temperature: | 70-90 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Beans are susceptible to beetles, aphids, spider mites, and cutworms. Look for signs of chewing, curling leaves, eggs on the undersides of leaves, and leaf discoloration. Keeping your bean plants clean from dust build-up and surrounded by a variety of plants to help deter and prevent pest damage. Beans are also susceptible to powdery mildew, bean blight, rust, and root rot. Maintain a regular watering schedule that avoids overly saturated soil. The roots need adequate time to air out between watering. This will also help prevent common fungal and bacterial diseases from developing. Good air circulation and applying water to the ground rather than the leaves will help maintain healthy bean plant growth. |
| Garden Size: | Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container |
| Bean Use: | Sweet, savory, anko (red bean paste), mochi, dorayaki, soup, stew, salad, sprouting. |
| Climate Tolerance: | N/A |