Bean Seeds - Bush - Dainagon Adzuki
80-100 Days to maturity. Vigna angularis. Dainagon 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 unique variety stays firm and maintains its shape after cooking. It is a large, late-maturing variety. Prepare the young green beans like French filet beans or let the beans dry on the plant for dry, shelled beans. In Japan, these tasty, protein-rich capsules are almost as popular as soybeans. Sometimes simply called "Dainagon Beans" in culinary contexts. ~120 seeds/oz.
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Growing Dainagon Azuki Beans in the Vegetable Garden
Begin by soaking the adzuki bean seeds in water for about 12 hours. After soaking, drain the water and place the seeds between two damp paper towels. Keep the towels consistently moist but not soaking wet. Place the damp towels in a plastic bag or container and store them in a warm, dark place for 2-3 days. Check the seeds daily, and once you notice small roots (about 1/8 to 1/4 inch long) emerging from the seeds, they are ready to be planted.
Once the seeds have sprouted, plant them directly into well-prepared soil. Dainagon Adzuki Beans do not transplant well, so it's best to plant them where they will grow. The optimal time for direct sowing is after the last frost when the soil has warmed up to at least 60 F. Sow the germinated seeds about 1 inch deep into the soil, spacing them 4-6 inches apart in rows that are 18-24 inches apart. Ensure they are planted in full sun to receive ample light throughout the day.
They require moderate watering, especially during flowering and pod development. Fertilizing should be done sparingly, as beans are nitrogen-fixing plants and do not require heavy feeding. A balanced fertilizer with a lower nitrogen content (like a 10-20-20 mix) can be applied at planting to give the plants a good start.
Harvesting Dainagon Adzuki Beans
Dianagon 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 inside have not swollen at all. For dry bean use, wait until the pods turn pale yellow and dry out on the plant. The beans inside should be firm and fully developed.
About Dainagon Adzuki Bean Garden Seeds
Adzuki beans have plenty of sweet and savory culinary uses. The beans can be mashed into sweet red bean paste or added to soups or curries, pureed with spices, or grown into bean sprouts.
Dainagon and other large adzuki bean types are used whole for sekihan. Rice and adzuki beans are combined to create a dish for special occasions. As a treat, beans are cooked with annatto and coated in sugar.
This variety is best for tsubuan and tsubushian azuki paste types. Tsubuan is prepared by boiling adzuki beans and sweetening them with sugar. Tsubushia is prepared similarly but by mashing the beans and including the skins.
Stories From Our Gardeners
"I once was served ice cream made with Dainagon Adzuki beans. The skins were included and gave the ice cream a unique texture that was surprisingly delectable."
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- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer |
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Dainagon Adzuki Bean Seeds Per Package:
- 5 g - Wholesale - Approximately 21 Seeds
- 4 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 480 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 1,920 Seeds
- 5 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 9,600 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 beans, and include a small fava and soybeans. |
| Dainagon Adzuki Bean Color: | Green, Red |
| Dainagon 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 waterings. 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 |